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Origins of the Irwin surname

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About the Irwins

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Where do most Irwins live?

In 1921, most Irwins lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Irwins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 26,000 records for the Irwin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1670.

Who were Irwins most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Irwins.

What are the most common Irwin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Irwin family members

Common jobs for Irwins

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

Common Female occupations for Irwins in 1921
Dressmaker

117

Laundress

56

Living On Own Means

55

Housekeeper

48

Private Means

48

Common Male occupations for Irwins in 1921
General Labourer

111

Coal Miner

95

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

95

Clerk

68

Joiner

65

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