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Powlowski Family History

Powlowski 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: Pawlowski, Orlowski, Kozlowski, Poplawski, Polkowski, Kotlowski

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Where is the Powlowski family from?

You can see how Powlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powlowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Powlowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Powlowski families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Powlowski's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Powlowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powlowski 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 Powlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powlowski. 65% of Powlowski men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Powlowski women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Powlowski were Farmer and Clerk Stock Room.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Packer
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk Stock Room
    15%

What Powlowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Powlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powlowski 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Powlowski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Powlowski. For the veterans among your Powlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powlowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Powlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Powlowski in 1963 was 64, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powlowski 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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