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
Scholar 120
Dress Maker 11
Annuitant 10
No Occupation 4
Joiner 4
Cab Proprietor 3
Dressmaker 3
General Servant 3
House Keeper 3
Machinist 3
Agricultural Labourer 3
Brush Maker 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Painter 3
Retired Farmer 3
Tailor 3
General Labourer 3
Boiler Maker 2
General Servant Domestic 2
Licensed Victualler 2
Farm Labourer 2
Housework Keeper 2
Labourer 2
Blacksmith 2
None 2

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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