Origins of the Sayward surname
About the Saywards
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Interesting facts about Sayward
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We have for the Sayward surname. The oldest one dates back to 1905.
What are the most common Sayward first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Saywards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Saywards in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Housemaid
3
Servant
3
Silk Weaver
3
Cook Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Saywards in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
5
Blacksmith
5
Clerk
3
Costermonger
3
Gardener
3
