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Origins of the Swinbourne surname

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About the Swinbournes

We have a total number of 1556 records for people with the last name Swinbourne.

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Where do most Swinbournes live?

In 1921, most Swinbournes lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Swinbournes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,400 records for the Swinbourne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Swinbournes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Swinbourne first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Swinbournes

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

Common Female occupations for Swinbournes in 1921
Charwoman

4

Cook Domestic

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Laundress

4

Basket Maker

3

Common Male occupations for Swinbournes in 1921
Basket Maker

10

Carter

7

Cabinet Maker

5

Errand Boy

4

Baker

3

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