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Powman Family History

Powman 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: Bowman, Polman, Plowman, Lowman, Cowman, Howman, Norman, Notman

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Where is the Powman family from?

You can see how Powman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Powman families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Powman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Powman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powman 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 223 census records available for the last name Powman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Powman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Powman. For the veterans among your Powman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Powman

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