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Povolini Family History

Povolini 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: Paolini, Cooling, Polin, Doolin, Podolski, Pollino, Ugolini, Poulin

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Where is the Povolini family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Povolini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Povolini 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Povolini. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Povolini. For the veterans among your Povolini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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