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Swinglehurst Family History

Swinglehurst Surname Meaning

from Swinglehurst in Bowland Forest Higher Division (WR Yorks) which is recorded as Swinelhirst in 1343 and Swynhulhyrst in 142.

The place-name derives from Old English swīn ‘swine pig’ + hyll ‘hill’ + hyrst ‘hillock copse’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Swinglehurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinglehurst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Swinglehurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Swinglehurst families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Swinglehurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Swinglehurst families in 1891.
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What did your Swinglehurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Swinglehurst. 100% of Swinglehurst men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
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Passenger Lists

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There are 68 military records available for the last name Swinglehurst. For the veterans among your Swinglehurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Swinglehurst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Swinglehurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Swinglehurst in 1969 was 69, and 82 in 1983.

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