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Powsll Family History

Powsll 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, Howell, Rowell, Poll, Mowell, Cowell, Pownall, Bowell, Gowell

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Where is the Powsll family from?

You can see how Powsll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powsll family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Powsll families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Powsll's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Powsll families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Powsll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powsll 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Powsll. 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 1 military records available for the last name Powsll. For the veterans among your Powsll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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