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Poodwin Family History

Poodwin 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: Goodwin, Goodwine, Woodfin, Goodin, Goodwyn, Woodin, Godwin, Goodkin

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Where is the Poodwin family from?

You can see how Poodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poodwin family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Poodwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Poodwin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poodwin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poodwin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Poodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poodwin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poodwin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poodwin. For the veterans among your Poodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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