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Powderly Name Meaning

Irish: possibly a habitational name from Powerlough in County Meath but the origin is ultimately uncertain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cowdrey, Power, Lowery, Dowdey, Snoderly, Overly, Pomeroy, Powell

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Where is the Powderly family from?

You can see how Powderly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powderly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Powderly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Powderly family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Powderly's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Powderly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Powderly 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 Powderly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Powderly. 27% of Powderly men worked as a Clerk and 43% of Powderly women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Powderly were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Powderly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powderly 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Powderly. 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 452 military records available for the last name Powderly. For the veterans among your Powderly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powderly lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Powderly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Powderly in 1955 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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