Origins of the Alwyn surname

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    In 1921, most Alwyns lived in south-east

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    57 Alwyn Travel & migration records
    130 Alwyns found in all Census records

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Alwyns

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    Commmon female occupations for Alwyns in 1921

    Steward's Department, Temporary Assistant Clerk

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    Assistant Clerk

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    Steward's Department, Assistant Clerk

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    Temporary Assistant Clerk

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    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Alwyns in 1921

    Electrical Engineer

    2

    Reporter

    2

    Actor & Vocalist

    1

    Boot Maker

    1

    Brewer

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