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
Female Servant 8
Agricultural Labourer 5
Collier 5
Labourer 3
Independent 2
Pottery Painter Apprentice 2
Pupil 1
Private 53 Regiment 1
Spinner 1
Carpenter 1
Silk Dresser 1
Custom H Officer 1
Milliner 1
Blacksmith 1
Farmer 1
Gardener 1
Hauleer 1
Journeyman 1
Ag Labourer 1
Independant 1
Mason 1
Pottery Gilder Apprentice 1
Pottery Presser Apprentice 1
Tailor & Journeyman 1
Joiner's Apprentice 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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