Povey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Povey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Povey family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 58
Labourer 34
Female Servant 31
Male Servant 19
Independent 17
Farmer 7
Coal Miner Miner Miner 7
Tailor 6
Blacksmith 6
Grocer 5
Dress Maker 4
Shoe Maker 4
Muler 4
Nailer 4
Brick Maker 3
Mason 3
Smith 3
Porter 3
Cotton Winder 3
Sawyer 2
Servant 2
Shoe Maker Journeyman 2
Ordinary Labourer 2
Rope Maker 2
Butcher 2

Povey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Povey 100% 13,481
2 Pavey 80% 9,487
3 Pavy 60% 792
4 Pevey 80% 104

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The surname Povey is the most popular version of all its varients

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