Swiss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swiss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swiss family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 6
Female Servant 6
Independent 5
Labourer 4
Farmer 3
Boot Maker 3
Bonnet Maker 2
Water Man 2
Coal Miner 2
Clark 1
Apprentice 1
Servant 1
Ship Joiner 1
Shop Keeper 1
Stationer 1
Wheel Wright's Appretince 1
Pupils 1
Engraver 1
Male Servant 1
Filer 1
Beer Shop Keeper 1
Clogger 1
Grocer 1
Hatter 1
Mechanic 1

Swiss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Swiss 100% 1,165
2 Swis 80% 109

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

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