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Origins of the Ghinn surname

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About the Ghinns

We have a total number of 107 records for people with the last name Ghinn.

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Where do most Ghinns live?

In 1921, most Ghinns lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Ghinns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 94 records for the Ghinn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Ghinns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Ghinns.

What are the most common Ghinn first names?

  • Thomas
  • George
  • Sarah
  • Edith

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Common jobs for Ghinns

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

Common Female occupations for Ghinns in 1921
Drapers Assistant

2

At Home

1

Factory Hands

1

Grocer Wife

1

Housekeeper

1

Common Male occupations for Ghinns in 1921
Draper

4

Cotton Spinner

2

At Home

1

Chemist

1

Draper Master

1

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