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Powts Family History

Powts 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: Ports, Potts, Powis, Port, Pott, Power, Post, Polt, Bowes, Porto

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Where is the Powts family from?

You can see how Powts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powts family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Powts families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Powts's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Powts families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powts 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 35 census records available for the last name Powts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powts 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Powts. 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 3 military records available for the last name Powts. For the veterans among your Powts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powts lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Powts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Powts in 1974 was 51, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Powts 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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