Origins of the Swetland surname

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    In 1921, most Swetlands lived in south-east

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    60 Swetland Travel & migration records
    200 Swetlands found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Swetland

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    Who were Swetlands most likely to marry?

    Sweetland Or Swetland Or Sweatlands

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    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.

    Commmon female occupations for Swetlands in 1921

    Bakers Employing 1 Lad

    1

    Companion

    1

    Daughter

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Grocers Assistant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Swetlands in 1921

    Bricklayer

    4

    Grocer

    3

    Baker

    2

    Grocers Assistant

    2

    Able Seaman Royal Navey

    1

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