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Powni Family History

Powni 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: Pong, Power, Pound, Pond, Towne, Pont, Soni, Forni, Boni, Pone

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Where is the Powni family from?

You can see how Powni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powni family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Powni families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Powni's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Powni families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Powni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powni 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Powni. 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 1 military records available for the last name Powni. For the veterans among your Powni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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