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Povelich Family History

Povelich Name 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: Pavelich, Polich, Pavlich, Povich, Belich, Lovelace, Yelich, Pelech

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Where is the Povelich family from?

You can see how Povelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povelich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povelich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Povelich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Povelich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povelich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Povelich ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Povelich ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Povelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povelich 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Povelich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Povelich. For the veterans among your Povelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povelich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Povelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Povelich in 1967 was 82, and 69 in 1986.

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