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Powmell Family History

Powmell 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: Powell, Pownell, Howell, Rowell, Mowell, Cowell, Pownall, Bowell

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Where is the Powmell family from?

You can see how Powmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powmell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Powmell families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1880 there was 1 Powmell family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Powmell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Powmell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powmell 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 13 census records available for the last name Powmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powmell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Powmell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Powmell. For the veterans among your Powmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powmell lifespan?

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