Origins of the Colvin surname

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    In 1921, most Colvins lived in london

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    3,700 Colvin Travel & migration records
    8,700 Colvins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Colvins

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    Commmon female occupations for Colvins in 1921

    Knitter

    43

    Dressmaker

    38

    Living On Own Means

    25

    House Servant

    20

    Housekeeper

    20

    Commmon male occupations for Colvins in 1921

    Coal Miner

    76

    Farm Hands

    69

    Fisherman

    58

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    53

    Able Seaman

    37

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