Origins of the Erwin surname

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    In 1921, most Erwins lived in london

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    4,800 Erwin Travel & migration records
    1,700 Erwins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Erwin

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    Common jobs for Erwins

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    Commmon female occupations for Erwins in 1921

    Dressmaker

    8

    Tailoress

    7

    Cotton Weaver

    5

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Charwoman

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Erwins in 1921

    Farm Hands

    60

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    45

    General Farmers

    35

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    25

    Tinsmiths

    21

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