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Origins of the Baldwyn surname

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About the Baldwyns

We have a total number of 1060 records for people with the last name Baldwyn.

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Where do most Baldwyns live?

In 1921, most Baldwyns lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Baldwyns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 995 records for the Baldwyn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Baldwyns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Baldwyns.

What are the most common Baldwyn first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Baldwyns

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

Common Female occupations for Baldwyns in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Farmers Daur

6

Living On Own Means

6

Widow

6

Farmers Daughter

4

Common Male occupations for Baldwyns in 1921
Vintner

29

Farmers Son

16

Farmer

12

Gent

12

Yeoman

12

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