Origins of the Calvin surname

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    In 1921, most Calvins lived in north-west

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    2,100 Calvin Travel & migration records
    1,400 Calvins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Calvin

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    Common jobs for Calvins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Calvins in 1921

    Dressmaker

    11

    House Servant

    7

    Charwoman

    6

    None

    5

    Servant

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Calvins in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    18

    Farm Hands

    16

    Coal Miner

    10

    Tinsmiths

    10

    Able Seaman

    7

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