Origins of the Powells surname
About the Powellses
We have a total of 674 records for people with the last name Powells.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Powellses.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Powells family's history
Interesting facts about Powells
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Powellses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Powells first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Powellses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Powellses in 1921
Servant
6
Domestic Servant
4
General Servant Domestic
4
Clerk
3
Dressmaker
3
Commmon male occupations for Powellses in 1921
Cordwainer
3
Farm Hands
3
Farm Labourer
3
Wheelwright (Journeyman)
3
Able Seaman
2
