Origins of the Colchin surname
About the Colchins
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Interesting facts about Colchin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Colchin surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Colchins most likely to marry?
Heidemans
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What are the most common Colchin first names?
John
Walter
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Colchins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Colchins in 1921
Barman
2
Housekeeper
2
Assisting In The Business
1
House Servant
1
Lace Maker
1
Common male occupations for Colchins in 1921
General Labourer
4
Ordinary Farm Labourer
4
General Labourer Farm
2
Agr Lab
1
Beer Retailer
1
