Origins of the Symington surname

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    In 1921, most Symingtons lived in north-east

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    5,900 Symingtons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Symington

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    Common jobs for Symingtons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Symingtons in 1921

    Dressmaker

    28

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Housekeeper

    19

    Living On Own Means

    17

    Annuitant

    16

    Commmon male occupations for Symingtons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    44

    Farmer

    26

    Joiner

    20

    General Labourer

    19

    Slater

    19

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