Powel family name history and map

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Powel in 1911 Ireland

The 1911 Census recorded just 10 people named Powel in Ireland: 5 men and 5 women.

Counties with Powel in Ireland

Most Powels were found in Antrim (4), with smaller numbers in Cork (3), Cavan (1), Dublin (1) and Roscommon (1).
Surname distribution map, 1911 census

Powel average age in 1911

The average Powel in 1911 was 53.9 years old, though with only 10 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.

Powel literacy in 1911

Of the Powels whose literacy was recorded, 20% could both read and write, 10% could read but not write, and 70% could do neither.

Powel common first names

Among the Powels were men named Thomas (2), Daniel, John and William and women named Annie, Ellen, Maria, May and Sarah.

Powel occupations in 1911

Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Powels. Among them were 3 recorded as farm labourer, 1 recorded as housekeeper, 1 recorded as mason / bricklayer, 1 recorded as no occupation / dependent and 1 at school.

What religion is Powel?

Powels were predominantly Roman Catholic (70%). The remainder were mostly Anglican (30%).

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Powel statistics (1911)

Number: 10
Rank: 14,251
Average Age: 54

Powelin the USA (2020)

Number: 747
Rank: 32,900

Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero. 

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