Origins of the Swetland surname
About the Swetlands
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Interesting facts about Swetland
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Swetland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1919.
Who were Swetlands most likely to marry?
Sweetland Or Swetland Or Sweatlands
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Swetland Or Sweatland Or Sweetlands
Our tell us which families married Swetlands.
What are the most common Swetland first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Swetlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Swetlands in 1921
Bakers Employing 1 Lad
1
Companion
1
Daughter
1
Domestic Servant
1
Grocers Assistant
1
Common male occupations for Swetlands in 1921
Bricklayer
4
Grocer
3
Baker
2
Grocers Assistant
2
Able Seaman Royal Navey
1
