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Powlison Family History

Powlison 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: Rowlison, Poulson, Mollison, Rolison, Polson, Rollison, Howison

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Where is the Powlison family from?

You can see how Powlison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Powlison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Powlison families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Powlison's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Powlison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlison 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 Powlison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powlison. 100% of Powlison women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Powlison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Powlison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlison 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Powlison. 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 83 military records available for the last name Powlison. For the veterans among your Powlison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Powlison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Powlison in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlison 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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