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Powitsky Family History

Powitsky 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: Novitsky, Polinsky, Levitsky, Nowinski, Sowinski, Pociask, Polansky

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Where is the Powitsky family from?

You can see how Powitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Powitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Powitsky family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Powitsky's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Powitsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Powitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powitsky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Powitsky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Powitsky. For the veterans among your Powitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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