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Origins of the Kerkin surname

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About the Kerkins

We have a total number of 589 records for people with the last name Kerkin.

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Where do most Kerkins live?

In 1921, most Kerkins lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Kerkins

How common is your surname?

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

We have 541 records for the Kerkin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Kerkins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Kerkins.

What are the most common Kerkin first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Kerkins

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

Common Female occupations for Kerkins in 1921
Dressmaker

5

Farmers Daughter

4

Scholar At Home

4

Drapers Assistant

3

House Keeper

3

Common Male occupations for Kerkins in 1921
Farmer

9

Boiler Maker

6

Farmers Son

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Carter Coal

2

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