Origins of the Melvin surname

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    In 1921, most Melvins lived in london

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    6,100 Melvin Travel & migration records
    12,000 Melvins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Melvins

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

    Commmon female occupations for Melvins in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    57

    Dressmaker

    55

    Housekeeper

    33

    General Servant

    27

    House Keeper

    27

    Commmon male occupations for Melvins in 1921

    Coal Miner

    66

    Farmer

    49

    General Labourer

    49

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    49

    Farm Servant

    40

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