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Origins of the Sweeny surname

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We have a total number of 18271 records for people with the last name Sweeny.

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Where do most Sweenys live?

In 1921, most Sweenys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Sweenys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,310 records for the Sweeny surname. The oldest one dates back to 1750.

Who were Sweenys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sweenys.

What are the most common Sweeny first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Sweenys

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

Common Female occupations for Sweenys in 1921
Domestic Servant

25

Cotton Weaver

20

Charwoman

19

Servant

19

Laundress

17

Common Male occupations for Sweenys in 1921
General Labourer

76

Coal Miner

40

Tailor

28

Dock Labourer

23

Hawker

23

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