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Povin Family History

Povin 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: Potvin, Polin, Rovin, Covin, Lovin, Podvin, Gavin, Pepin, Savin

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Where is the Povin family from?

You can see how Povin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Povin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Povin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Povin family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Povin's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Povin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Povin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Povin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Povin. For the veterans among your Povin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Povin lifespan?

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