Origins of the Gawin surname
About the Gawins
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Interesting facts about Gawin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Gawin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.
What are the most common Gawin first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Gawins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Gawins in 1921
Charwoman
1
Child
1
Coffee House Keeper
1
Domestic Nursemaid
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Gawins in 1921
Cabinet Maker
2
General Labourer
2
Barber
1
Coal Miner
1
Coffee House Keeper
1
