Origins of the Swithin surname

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    In 1921, most Swithins lived in south-wales

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    Interesting facts about Swithin

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    What are the most common Swithin first names?

    John

    David

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Swithins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Swithins in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    No Occupation

    2

    Housekeeper

    1

    Kitchenmaid Domestic

    1

    Lady Dresser At Theatre

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Swithins in 1921

    Coal Miner Hewer

    5

    Barber Surgeon

    4

    Basketmaker

    2

    Cordwainer

    2

    Haberdasher

    2

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