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Podwin Family History

Podwin Surname 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: Godwin, Potwin, Podvin, Bodin, Edwin, Potvin, Polin, Padin, Poulin

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Where is the Podwin family from?

You can see how Podwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Podwin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Podwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Podwin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Podwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Podwin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Podwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Podwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Podwin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Podwin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Podwin. For the veterans among your Podwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Podwin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Podwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Podwin in 1971 was 65, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Podwin 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.

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