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Origins of the Swiers surname

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About the Swierses

We have a total number of 459 records for people with the last name Swiers.

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Where do most Swierses live?

In 1921, most Swierses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Swierses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 447 records for the Swiers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were Swierses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Swierses.

What are the most common Swiers first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Swierses

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

Common Female occupations for Swierses in 1921
Dressmaker

2

Farmers Daughter

2

Flax Factory Hand

2

Flax Mill Hand

2

Woollen Spinner

2

Common Male occupations for Swierses in 1921
Farmer

12

Farm Labourer

5

Agricultral Labourer

3

Agricultural Labourer

3

Farmers Son

3

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