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Povill Family History

Povill 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: Covill, Powell, Pill, Poll, Dovell, Revill, Covell, Bovell, Havill

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Where is the Povill family from?

You can see how Povill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Povill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Povill families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Povill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Povill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Povill ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Povill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povill 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Povill. 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 22 military records available for the last name Povill. For the veterans among your Povill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Povill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Povill in 1969 was 97, and 90 in 2003.

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