Swords Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Swords Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Swords family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 2
Tailor 2
Hatter 1
Hair Cutter 1
Pauper 1
Comb Maker 1
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Lin Factory 1
Mule Spinner 1
Tailor Apprentice 1
Farmer 1
Labourer 1
Private Soldier 73 Royal Fusiliers 1
Stone Mason's Apprentice 1

Swords Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Sewards 71% 1,332
2 Swords 100% 606
3 Swordes 86% 217

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The surname Swords is the 2nd most popular variant of Sewards.

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