Powell Family Tree research resources
Research the background of the Powell Family Tree using the resources below. We hope you find these sites useful whilst you are researching your Family History !
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 37360 people with the Powell surname? In that year Powell was ranked number 79 for popularity in the UK. |
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This is our amazing granddaughter Ellie.
Ellie was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. Spina Bifida is where the spine and spinal cord don't develop properly in the womb, causing a gap in the spine. This can cause a number of difficulties including weakness or paralysis of the legs. Many babies with Spina Bifida also develop Hydrocephalus which, as in Ellie's case, sometimes needs an operation to insert a tube that drains excess fluid from the brain.
Children like Ellie are supported by the Shine Charity who provide specialist advice and support for the children and their families. Shine relies on donations to do this essential work and, this year, Ellie's uncle Dave will be running in the London Marathon to raise money for Shine. Obviously, we realise that requesting complete strangers to donate money to the charity is a bit of an ask but, now that you've read this far, perhaps you would consider taking a little bit more of your time to make a small donation to this very worthy cause at Dave's JustGiving Page? Thank you!
1921 England and Wales Census records are now available!
On 6 January 2022 the 1921 England and Wales Census records were made available online via the FindMyPast website. The records have been indexed and are searchable via the usual methods. Initially, these records are only viewable on a pay-per-view basis and are not included in any of FindMyPast's existing subscriptions.
Powell records on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out your Powell family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Powell ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
Have you reached a brick wall in your Powell Tree?
Visit our Powell DNA page to find out more.
Birth, Death and Marriage Records for the Powell Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Powell Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Powell family tree.
Search Powell Parish Records at Find My Past.
Study the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of the Powell family using the FreeBMD database.
Explore Genealogy Bank for Powell family records.
Investigate MyHeritage for Powell family data.
Look at the LDS Database for records of the Powell family.
Research the Powell surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Powell Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 50556 people with the Powell surname in the UK? Powell is now ranked number 80 for popularity in the UK. |
Powell Family Tree Databases
Check out WikiTree for user contributed Powell family records. Collaboration is encouraged so that accuracy of Powell data can be verified or corrected by other users.
Study MyTrees for information on the Powell family and people looking to contact living Powell relations.
Check out GENi for Powell family records.
Find your Irish Powell relatives on findmypast.ie
Powell Forums
Research the Powell surname using Genealogy.com forums .
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 282557 people with the Powell surname in the USA? Powell is ranked number 70 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Powell Databases
Search the Ellis Island Database for information on the Powell family. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Use the Surname Map project to look at the current distribution of the Powell surname in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Romania.
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