Origins of the Seward surname

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    In 1921, most Sewards lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Seward

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    Who were Sewards most likely to marry?

    Seward Or Seawards
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    What are the most common Seward first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Sewards

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Sewards in 1921

    Dressmaker

    73

    Laundress

    48

    Living On Own Means

    37

    General Servant

    35

    Servant

    34

    Commmon male occupations for Sewards in 1921

    Farmer

    99

    Agricultural Labourer

    79

    Carpenter

    69

    Farm Labourer

    50

    Farmers Son

    48

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