Origins of the Swanger surname

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    In 1921, most Swangers lived in south-west

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    100 Swanger Travel & migration records
    320 Swangers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Swangers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Swangers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    8

    Laundress

    3

    Retired Housekeeper

    2

    Straw Plaiter

    2

    Wardrobe Dealer

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Swangers in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    12

    Farm Hands

    11

    Tinsmiths

    6

    Iron Moulder

    4

    Fishmonger & Poulterer

    3

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