Swaby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swaby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swaby family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 33
Female Servant 14
Independent 13
Labourer 11
Male Servant 10
Farmer 3
Dress Maker 2
Ag Labourer 2
Butcher 2
Joiner 2
Tailor 2
Porter 2
Shoe Maker 2
Gardener 2
Fish Monger 2
Miller Journeyman 1
Pipe Maker 1
Brick Maker 1
Carpenter 1
Agent 1
Bricklayer L 1
Drayman 1
Fs 1
Journeyman Wheelright 1
Pupil 1

Swaby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swaby 100% 4,237
2 Swabey 83% 1,214
3 Sowby 60% 201
4 Sweby 80% 190
5 Sawby 60% 182
6 Sweeby 67% 160

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The surname Swaby is the most popular version of all its varients

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