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Pewny Family History

Pewny 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: Penny, Penna, Penn, Percy, Denny, Kenny, Perry, Cerny, Dewey, Newey

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Where is the Pewny family from?

You can see how Pewny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewny family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Pewny families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pewny's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pewny families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Pewny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewny 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pewny. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Pewny. For the veterans among your Pewny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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