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Origins of the Swinstead surname

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About the Swinsteads

We have a total number of 532 records for people with the last name Swinstead.

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Where do most Swinsteads live?

In 1921, most Swinsteads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Swinsteads

How common is your surname?

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

We have 423 records for the Swinstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Swinsteads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Swinsteads.

What are the most common Swinstead first names?

  • John
  • Bernard
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Swinsteads

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

Common Female occupations for Swinsteads in 1921
Living On Own Means

4

Milliner

2

None

2

Private Means

2

Teacher Of Music

2

Common Male occupations for Swinsteads in 1921
Butcher

5

Artist

3

Artist Painter

3

Fruit Grower

3

Straw Hat Manufacturer

3

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