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Powick Family History

Powick Name Meaning

from Powick (Worcs) which is recorded as Poincguuic in an 11th-century copy of a document from 97 The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Poha + Old English connective -ing- + wīc ‘dwelling specialized farm’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Howick, Cowick, Popick, Bowick, Polick, Polich, Pick, Lovick, Wick

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Where is the Powick family from?

You can see how Powick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Powick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Powick families living in Delaware. This was about 80% of all the recorded Powick's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Powick families in 1880.
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What did your Powick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powick. 67% of Powick men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Finisher
    34%
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Powick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powick 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Powick. 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 91 military records available for the last name Powick. For the veterans among your Powick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Powick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Powick in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 1992.

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