Origins of the Davin surname

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    In 1921, most Davins lived in london

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    1,900 Davin Travel & migration records
    790 Davins found in all Census records

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Davins

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    Commmon female occupations for Davins in 1921

    Dressmaker

    5

    Printfield Worker

    5

    House Servant

    4

    Assisting In House Work

    3

    Cotton Cardroom Hand

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Davins in 1921

    Coal Miner

    8

    General Labourer

    8

    Musician

    6

    Laborer

    4

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

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