Origins of the Devlin surname

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    In 1921, most Devlins lived in london

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    16,000 Devlins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Devlins

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    Commmon female occupations for Devlins in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    65

    Dressmaker

    60

    Housekeeper

    53

    Domestic Servant

    52

    Mill Worker

    50

    Commmon male occupations for Devlins in 1921

    Coal Miner

    305

    General Labourer

    177

    Carter

    70

    Tailor

    46

    Weaver

    42

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