Powter Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Powter Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Powter family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 14
Independent 5
Female Servant 3
Carter 2
Female Pauper 2
Tambour Works 2
Labourer 2
Draper 1
Engineman 1
Straw Maker 1
Weaver 1
Roper 1
Carrier 1
Cab Driver 1
Fishmonger 1
Gas Filter 1
Laundress 1
Milkman 1
Needle Work 1
Porter 1
Poulterer 1
Servant 1
Timber Merchant 1
Wall Curton Maker 1
Cordwainer 1

Powter Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Powter 100% 1,438
2 Pewter 83% 229
3 Poutter 71% 157
4 Pouter 83% 127

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

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