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Origins of the Sweeney surname

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We have a total number of 94766 records for people with the last name Sweeney.

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Where do most Sweeneys live?

In 1921, most Sweeneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Sweeneys

How common is your surname?

897th most common surname in the UK

We have 33,100 records for the Sweeney surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Sweeneys most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Sullivans

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sweeneys.

What are the most common Sweeney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Sweeneys

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

Common Female occupations for Sweeneys in 1921
Charwoman

143

Laundress

130

Dressmaker

102

Domestic Servant

96

General Servant

90

Common Male occupations for Sweeneys in 1921
General Labourer

392

Coal Miner

186

Dock Labourer

170

Tailor

126

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

115

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