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Povia Family History

Povia 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: Pavia, Posa, Pola, Potvin, Polin, Popa, Polka, Via, Poma, Porta

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Where is the Povia family from?

You can see how Povia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Povia family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Povia's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Povia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Povia ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Povia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povia 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Povia. 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 29 military records available for the last name Povia. For the veterans among your Povia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povia lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Povia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Povia in 1955 was 35, and 91 in 2003.

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