Origins of the Powney surname
About the Powneys
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Interesting facts about Powney
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Powney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
What are the most common Powney first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Powneys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Powneys in 1921
Dressmaker
21
Domestic Servant
13
Laundress
12
Servant
12
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11
Common male occupations for Powneys in 1921
Carpenter
45
Gardener
28
Agricultural Labourer
26
Merchant Taylor
18
Farm Labourer
16
