Origins of the Ferrin surname

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    In 1921, most Ferrins lived in london

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    590 Ferrin Travel & migration records
    360 Ferrins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Ferrin

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    Who were Ferrins most likely to marry?

    Mc Ferrins
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    What are the most common Ferrin first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Ferrins

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Ferrins in 1921

    Laundress

    5

    Seamstress

    5

    Dressmaker

    3

    Lace Mender

    3

    At Home

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Ferrins in 1921

    Farm Hands

    5

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    5

    Laborer

    4

    Framework Knitter

    3

    Tinsmiths

    3

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