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
General Labourer 36
General Servant Domestic 24
Cook Domestic 14
Scholar 14
Dress Maker 13
Living On Own Means 13
Blacksmith 13
Housemaid Domestic 13
Cotton Weaver 11
Gardener Domestic 11
Charwoman 9
Domestic Servant 9
Laundress Wash 8
Labourer General 8
Carter On Farm 8
School 8
Dressmaker 7
Collier 7
Tailor 7
Coal Miner Hewer 7
Bricklayer Labourer 6
House Maid Domestic 6
House Painter 6
Carpenter 6
Railway Engine Driver 6

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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