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  • Distribution of Poe Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Poe Total Records: 3  Origin of Poe, Meaning of Poe Origin: This information is regarding the Welsh origins of the name. The name 'Powell' is said to have been derived from 'Ap Howell' meaning 'son of Howell'. It is found in ancient records in the variants listed above and Powell is the generally accepted form today. Surnames: Poell, Pouall, Poul, Powal, Powel, Powell, Powle Submitted by: Leeanne White Origin of Poe, Meaning of Poe Origin: The name POEHLS is from the German surname P?HLS and has it's roots in the area of Holstein, Germany. The word derives from a Slavic word that means Meadow or field and dates back to he time of the Slavic farmers in Sleswig Holstein prior to 1200 CE. Current P?hls genealogies date back to 1500 and 1600's . Surnames: Poehls, P?hls Submitted by: Peter Poehls Origin of Poe, Meaning of Poe Origin: Marquis de la Poer was the ancestor to all or most Poore, Poor, Power, Poher families. He came over with William the Conquerer and the family then were in the Richard Strongbow invasion of Ireland. Poores are under the Burkes in Ireland otherwise see Power and de la Poer. Surnames: de la Poer Submitted by: Susan Poor 2/17/2012 2:28 PM Page 1 of 1

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