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Origins of the Swinnington surname

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About the Swinningtons

We have a total number of 82 records for people with the last name Swinnington.

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Where do most Swinningtons live?

In 1921, most Swinningtons lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Swinningtons

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

We have 80 records for the Swinnington surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Swinningtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Swinnington first names?

  • Samuel
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Swinningtons

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

Common Female occupations for Swinningtons in 1921
Genl Servt (Domestic)

2

Domestic Cook

1

Envelope Maker

1

Gen Serv

1

Common Male occupations for Swinningtons in 1921
Flax Operative

2

House Painter

2

Cord Wainer

1

Domestic Servant Coachman

1

Engine Fitter

1

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