Origins of the Gwin surname

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    In 1921, most Gwins lived in london

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    370 Gwin Travel & migration records
    610 Gwins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Gwin

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    Common jobs for Gwins

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    Commmon female occupations for Gwins in 1921

    Laundress

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    Farm Servant (Ag Lab)

    3

    Stay M

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Gwins in 1921

    Farm Hands

    11

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    11

    Mariner

    9

    General Farmers

    7

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    7

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