Origins of the Kenvyn surname

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    In 1921, most Kenvyns lived in south-wales

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    Common jobs for Kenvyns

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    Commmon female occupations for Kenvyns in 1921

    General Servant Domestic

    4

    At Home

    3

    Coal Setter

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Greengrocer

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Kenvyns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Collier

    3

    Butcher

    2

    Coal Miner Hewer

    2

    Coal Miner Under Ground

    2

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