Origins of the Marvin surname

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    In 1921, most Marvins lived in east-midlands

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    2,600 Marvin Travel & migration records
    6,000 Marvins found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Marvin

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    What are the most common Marvin first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Marvins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Marvins in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    18

    Hosiery Hand

    17

    General Servant Domestic

    14

    Servant

    11

    Charwoman

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Marvins in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    27

    Carpenter

    20

    Framework Knitter

    20

    Farm Labourer

    18

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    17

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