Origins of the Swensson surname

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    In 1921, most Swenssons lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Swensson

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    Common jobs for Swenssons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Swenssons in 1921

    None

    2

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Formerly Dressmaker

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    General Serv (Domestic)

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    Commmon male occupations for Swenssons in 1921

    Fiskar

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    Dr.

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    Errand Boy

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    Farmer

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