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Powyszynski Family History

Powyszynski 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: Wyszynski, Polczynski, Ptaszynski, Kruszynski, Kopczynski, Wawrzynski

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Powyszynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Powyszynski 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Powyszynski. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Powyszynski. For the veterans among your Powyszynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Powyszynski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Powyszynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Powyszynski in 1971 was 88, and 58 in 2001.

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