Origins of the Sivewright surname

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    In 1921, most Sivewrights lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Sivewrights

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    Commmon female occupations for Sivewrights in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    F S

    12

    House Servant

    10

    Jute Weaver

    7

    Dressmaker

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Sivewrights in 1921

    Farm Servant

    8

    General Labourer

    8

    Salmon Fisher

    8

    Farm Serv

    6

    Joiner

    6

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