Guiness Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Guiness Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Guiness family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 16
Coal Miner 4
Cotton Piecer 4
Blacksmith 2
Bricklayer 1
Charwoman 1
Architect 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Cattle Dealer 1
Cotton Frame Tenter 1
Cotton Reeler 1
Glass Maker 1
Labourer 1
Locomotive Engine Fitter 1
Milliner Apprentice 1
Plasterer 1
Servant 1
Ships Steward Unemployed 1
Slater 1
Wood Carver Apprentice 1
Commercial Clerk 1
Draper Apprentice 1
General Domestic Servant 1
Mariner 1
Telegraphist Clerk 1

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