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Origins of the Swinton surname

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About the Swintons

We have a total number of 6578 records for people with the last name Swinton.

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Where do most Swintons live?

In 1921, most Swintons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Swintons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,320 records for the Swinton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Swintons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Swinton first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Swintons

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

Common Female occupations for Swintons in 1921
Dressmaker

38

Living On Own Means

24

Milliner

20

F S

18

Annuitant

16

Common Male occupations for Swintons in 1921
Shoemaker

37

Joiner

36

Farmer

25

Mason

24

Tailor

24

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