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Prodwin Family History

Prodwin 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: Goodwin, Rodin, Rowin, Brodin, Brodkin, Grodin, Godwin, Potwin

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Where is the Prodwin family from?

You can see how Prodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prodwin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Prodwin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Prodwin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Prodwin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Prodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prodwin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Prodwin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Prodwin. For the veterans among your Prodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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