Swainson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swainson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swainson family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 16
Female Servant 12
Agricultural Labourer 7
Labourer 6
Farmer 5
Tailor 5
Clergyman 4
Clerk 3
Ag Lab 2
Apprentice 2
Cotton Carder 2
Cotton M 2
Dress Maker 2
Pupil 2
Weaver 2
Carpenter 2
Draughtsman 2
Shoe Maker 2
Blacksmith 2
Linen Reeler 2
Journeyman Stone Mason 1
Surveyor 1
Mill Wright 1
Attendant 1
Attorney At Law 1

Swainson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swainson 100% 4,391
2 Swanson 88% 4,233
3 Swinson 88% 2,756
4 Swenson 75% 441

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

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