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Origins of the Silverwood surname

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About the Silverwoods

We have a total number of 7470 records for people with the last name Silverwood.

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Where do most Silverwoods live?

In 1921, most Silverwoods lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Silverwoods

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,810 records for the Silverwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Silverwoods most likely to marry?

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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

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