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
Agricultural Labourer 10
Coal Miner 4
Labourer's Wife 3
Agricultural Labourer Wife 2
Blacksmith 2
Laundress 2
Agricultural Labourer's Wife 2
Cotton Winder 2
Farmer Of 12 Acres Employing 2 Boys 2
Carpenter 2
No Occupation 1
Farmer Of 20 Acres 1
Dairy Maid 1
Assistant Teacher National School 1
Draper Assistant 1
Grocer 1
Gardener 1
Scraw Bonnet Maker 1
Farm Labourer 1
Apprentice 1
Brass Carter 1
Shoe Maker 1
Cook 1
Harbone Dealer 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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