Origins of the Southword surname

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    In 1921, most Southwords lived in northern-ireland

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    Interesting facts about Southword

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    Who were Southwords most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Southword first names?

    John

    Thomas

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Southwords

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

    Commmon female occupations for Southwords in 1921

    Charwoman

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Farmers Wife

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Ag Lab Widow

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Southwords in 1921

    Carter

    3

    At School

    2

    Bricklayer (Apprentice)

    2

    Printer Compositor

    2

    Boiler Maker

    1

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