Origins of the Corbyn surname

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    In 1921, most Corbyns lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Corbyn

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    Common jobs for Corbyns

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    Commmon female occupations for Corbyns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    14

    General Servant Domestic

    9

    Living On Own Means

    8

    Cook Domestic

    6

    Widow

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Corbyns in 1921

    Tailor

    27

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    Mate

    16

    Carpenter

    10

    Carman

    7

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