Pownall Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Pownall Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Pownall family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 148
Agricultural Labourer 17
Silk Weaver 17
Cotton Weaver 14
Silk Winder 11
House Keeper 10
Silk Factory Worker 10
Carter 9
Cotton Worker 9
Silk Piecer 9
Silk Weaver Handloom 9
Coal Miner 8
Cotton Spinner 7
Fund Holder 7
Labourer 7
Cotton Winder 6
Laundress 6
Blacksmith 5
House Servant 5
Shoe Maker 5
Tailor 5
Ag Labourer 4
Carpenter 4
Farmer 4
Linen Draper Hosier 4

Pownall Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Pownall 100% 9,165
2 Pownell 86% 430
3 Pownal 86% 225
4 Pounall 86% 172

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

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