Origins of the Sweeper surname

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    In 1921, most Sweepers lived in south-west

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    17 Sweeper Travel & migration records
    320 Sweepers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Sweeper

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    What are the most common Sweeper first names?

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    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Sweepers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Sweepers in 1921

    Tailoress

    6

    Clothworker

    2

    Cook

    2

    House Duties

    2

    Painter

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Sweepers in 1921

    Tailor

    7

    Cordwainer

    5

    General Labourer

    4

    Yeoman

    4

    Apprentice Engine Fitter

    3

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