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Origins of the Swindell surname

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About the Swindells

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Where do most Swindells live?

In 1921, most Swindells lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Swindells

How common is your surname?

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

We have 9,040 records for the Swindell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Swindells most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Swindell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Swindells

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

Common Female occupations for Swindells in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Cotton Weaver

27

Living On Own Means

23

General Servant Domestic

21

Domestic Servant

19

Common Male occupations for Swindells in 1921
Farmer

63

Coal Miner

37

General Labourer

36

Farm Labourer

27

Carter

26

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