Swale Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swale Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swale family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 25
Agricultural Labourer 13
Independent 12
Female Servant 12
Male Servant 7
Labourer 6
Potter 6
Dress Maker 4
Independant 4
Linen Weaver 4
Weaver 3
Sawyer 2
Gardener 2
Tailor 2
Cloth Dresser 2
Fish Monger 2
Flax Spinner 2
Inn Keeper 2
Religious 2
Butcher 1
Shop Keeper 1
Lieutenant Rell 1
Jeweller 1
Ag Labourer 1
Billsticker Journeyman 1

Swale Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swale 100% 3,106
2 Sawle 60% 1,588
3 Sewel 40% 633
4 Sowle 60% 302
5 Swail 60% 196

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

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