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
Scholar 192
Agricultural Labourer 40
Labourer 30
House Servant 23
Coal Miner 12
Laundress 11
Blacksmith 8
Gardener 8
Servant 8
General Servant 7
Son Of Above 7
Wife Of Above 7
Ag Labourer 6
Carter 6
Dress Maker 5
House Maid 5
Shoe Maker 5
Nailor 5
Errand Boy 4
Son 4
Groom 4
Infant 4
Carpenter 4
Milliner 4
Tailor 4

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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