Origins of the Swiffin surname

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    In 1921, most Swiffins lived in east-midlands

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    William

    Alfred Benjamin

    Elizabeth

    Lucy

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    Common jobs for Swiffins

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    Commmon female occupations for Swiffins in 1921

    Cook Domestic Servant

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    Drapers Assistant

    1

    General Servant

    1

    Infant

    1

    Licensed Victualler

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Swiffins in 1921

    Bricklayer

    4

    Ag Labourer

    2

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Apprentice To Bricklayer

    1

    Blacksmith

    1

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