Swires Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swires Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swires family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 6
Mechanic 2
Shop Keeper 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Card Maker 2
Independent 2
Worsted Weaver 2
Clogger 1
Cotton Spinner J 1
Hat Mangle 1
Shoemaker 1
Weaver 1
Cattle Dealer 1
Clegger 1
Currier 1
Drefs Maker 1
Female Servant 1
Shoe Maker 1
Stay Maker Grocer 1
Tea Dealer 1

Swires Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swires 100% 1,163
2 Sawers 50% 634
3 Sowers 50% 466
4 Swiers 67% 264
5 Sewers 50% 108

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

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