Origins of the Garvin surname

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    In 1921, most Garvins lived in london

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    5,600 Garvin Travel & migration records
    2,400 Garvins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Garvin

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    Common jobs for Garvins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Garvins in 1921

    Mill Worker

    13

    Domestic Servant

    11

    Laundress

    10

    Charwoman

    8

    Cotton Weaver

    8

    Commmon male occupations for Garvins in 1921

    Farm Hands

    31

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    30

    General Labourer

    18

    Clerks

    13

    Coal Miner

    13

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