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Powlin Family History

Powlin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Polin, Poulin, Poplin, Nowlin, Bowlin, Dowlin, Joslin, Newlin, Palin

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Where is the Powlin family from?

You can see how Powlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Powlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Powlin families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Powlin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Powlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Powlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Powlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Powlin. For the veterans among your Powlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Powlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Powlin in 1965 was 78, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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