Powes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Powes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Powes family

Profession Census Frequency
School 3
Mines House Under Ground 3
Coal Miner Hewer 2
Architectural Wood Carter 1
Insurance Agent 1
Private Means 1
Labourer Generagil Works 1
Private Nurse 1
Asisting In Business 1
Miner Hewer 1
Cap Maker 1
Capstan Machinist 1
Greengrocer 1
Hospital Nurse 1
Cook (domestic) 1
Cotton Winder 1
Farm Labourer 1
Millwright 1
Waffoner On Farm 1
Scholar 1
Fesg & Pata To Tusmer 1
Labourer Shipyard 1
School Girl School 1
Engineer 1
Body Maker 1

Powes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Powis 80% 7,500
2 Powes 100% 487
3 Pawis 60% 107

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The surname Powes is the 2nd most popular variant of Powis.

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