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Powloski Family History

Powloski 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: Pawloski, Poleski, Ploski, Pawlowski, Podlaski, Polski, Koloski

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Where is the Powloski family from?

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

What did your Powloski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Powloski. 100% of Powloski 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
    100%
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What Powloski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Powloski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powloski 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Powloski. 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 95 military records available for the last name Powloski. For the veterans among your Powloski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powloski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Powloski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Powloski in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

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