Origins of the Povel surname
About the Povels
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Interesting facts about Povel
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Povels most likely to marry?
Dierickxs
What are the most common Povel first names?
John
Anthony
Mary
Juliette
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Common jobs for Povels
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Povels in 1921
Dressmaker
2
Retired
2
Deacourer
1
General Servant
1
Milliner
1
Commmon male occupations for Povels in 1921
Cashier
1
Coal Miner
1
Commercial Clerk
1
Correspondent
1
Cotton Manufacturer's Agent
1
