Origins of the Darwin surname

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    In 1921, most Darwins lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Darwins

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    Commmon female occupations for Darwins in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Widow

    14

    Cotton Weaver

    13

    Dressmaker

    13

    Grinder

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Darwins in 1921

    Table Blade Grinder

    33

    Coal Miner

    30

    Coal Miner Hewer

    25

    Grinder

    23

    Farmer

    21

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