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Povish Family History

Povish 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: Popish, Polish, Povich, Polich, Dobish, Potash, Borish, Pavich

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Where is the Povish family from?

You can see how Povish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Povish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Povish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Povish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Povish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Povish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povish 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 Povish. 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 47 military records available for the last name Povish. For the veterans among your Povish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Povish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Povish in 1968 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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