Powels Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Powels Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Powels family

Profession Census Frequency
Male Servant 2
Independent 2
Agricultural Labourer 1
Labourer 1
Charing 1
Warehouseman 1
Fisherman 1
School Mistress 1
Shoe Maker 1
Harness Maker 1
Pauper 1
Female Servant 1
Masons Apperntice 1
Road Labourer 1
Glass Manufacturer 1
Shop Man Stone Miner 1
Mason 1
Mason Journeyman 1

Powels Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Powles 67% 4,751
2 Powells 86% 1,068
3 Powels 100% 416
4 Powls 83% 172

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The surname Powels is the 3rd most popular variant of Powles.

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