Origins of the Kerwin surname

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    In 1921, most Kerwins lived in london

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    3,100 Kerwins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Kerwins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Kerwins in 1921

    Charwoman

    15

    Cotton Weaver

    14

    Domestic Servant

    14

    Dressmaker

    9

    General Servant

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Kerwins in 1921

    Dock Labourer

    24

    Tailor

    21

    General Labourer

    18

    Iron Ore Miner

    15

    Coal Miner

    12

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