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Swinfield Family History

Swinfield Surname Meaning

From Swingfield (Kent), which is recorded as Swinesfeld in 1202 and Swynfeld in 1413, it derives from Old English swīn ‘swine pig’ + feld ‘open country’. This indicates a connection to agricultural practices in the region.

Alternatively, it may have originated from another unidentified place with a similar name, possibly in Leicestershire. Such a name, if it existed, might have been absorbed by the settlement called Swinford.

The historical variations in naming highlight the evolution of the area over the centuries and its significant ties to livestock farming.

Understanding the etymology of place names like Swingfield enriches our knowledge of local history and cultural heritage.

This fascinating transition from the past to the present offers insights into the environmental and social aspects shaping the locale.

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


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You can see how Swinfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Swinfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Swinfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Swinfield families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Swinfield's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Swinfield families in 1891.
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What did your Swinfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Swinfield. 25% of Swinfield men worked as a Motor Driver and 92% of Swinfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Swinfield were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    25%
  • Hosiery Trimmer
    25%
  • Wood Machinist
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 102 immigration records available for the last name Swinfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Swinfield. For the veterans among your Swinfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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