Povala Family History

Povala Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Pola, Pala, Ojala, Perala, Rogala, Tomala, Poveda, Novara, Pekala, Vala

445 record(s) for Povala

329	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
33	Immigration Records
45	Census and Voter Lists
30	Member Trees

Where is the Povala family from?

You can see how Povala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povala family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Povala families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 2 Povala families living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Povala's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Povala families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Povala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Povala family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 45 census records available for the last name Povala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Povala. 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.

Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Povala. For the veterans among your Povala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Povala lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Povala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Povala in 1963 was 85, and 88 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Povala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.