Origins of the Silverwood surname
About the Silverwoods
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Interesting facts about Silverwood
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Silverwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.
Who were Silverwoods most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Silverwoods.
What are the most common Silverwood first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Silverwoods
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Silverwoods in 1921
Cotton Weaver
37
Dressmaker
26
Domestic Servant
19
House Servant
16
Cotton Winder
12
Common male occupations for Silverwoods in 1921
Coal Miner
94
Coal Miner Hewer
34
Stone Mason
27
Cotton Weaver
21
Farm Labourer
19
