Origins of the Kirwin surname
About the Kirwins
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Interesting facts about Kirwin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Kirwins most likely to marry?
Kirwin Or Kerwins
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What are the most common Kirwin first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Kirwins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Kirwins in 1921
Cotton Weaver
16
Charwoman
10
Dressmaker
7
Domestic Servant
6
General Servant Domestic
6
Commmon male occupations for Kirwins in 1921
Dock Labourer
10
Iron Turner
9
Painter
9
Tailor
8
Coal Miner
7
