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Powlis Family History

Powlis 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: Powles, Powis, Polis, Solis, Polin, Poulos, Molis, Lollis, Poulin

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Where is the Powlis family from?

You can see how Powlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powlis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Powlis families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Powlis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Powlis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Powlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powlis. 100% of Powlis men worked as a Carpenter and 43% of Powlis women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Cook
    29%
  • Typist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Powlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlis 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Powlis. 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 111 military records available for the last name Powlis. For the veterans among your Powlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Powlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Powlis in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlis 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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