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Origins of the Swinford surname

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About the Swinfords

We have a total number of 1863 records for people with the last name Swinford.

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Where do most Swinfords live?

In 1921, most Swinfords lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Swinfords

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,660 records for the Swinford surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.

Who were Swinfords most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Swinford first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Swinfords

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

Common Female occupations for Swinfords in 1921
Laundress

12

Domestic Servant

9

Agricultural Labourer

6

At Home

5

Charwoman

5

Common Male occupations for Swinfords in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

28

Farm Hands

13

Carpenter

11

Upholsterer

9

Labourer On Farm

8

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