Powells Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Powells Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Powells family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Labourer 5
Hawker 4
Laborer 3
At Home 3
Iron Puddler 2
Dress Maker 2
House Servant 2
Brick Maker 1
Shoe Maker 1
Coal Miner 1
Coach House Keeper 1
Druggist & Grocer 1
Farm Labourer 10 Acres 1
Blacksmith 1
Formerly Weaver 1
Stone Mason 1
Washerwoman 1
Serv Cook 1
Miner 1
Smith 1
Blacksmith Journeyman 1
Carpenter 1
Calter 1
Hair Dresser 1

Powells Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Powells 100% 1,068
2 Powels 86% 416

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

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