Origins of the Sherrin surname

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    In 1921, most Sherrins lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Sherrin first names?

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    Common jobs for Sherrins

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    Commmon female occupations for Sherrins in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    11

    Dressmaker

    8

    Farmers Wife

    8

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    House Servant

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Sherrins in 1921

    Farmer

    23

    Butcher

    20

    Farmers Son

    11

    Tailor

    11

    Cooper

    6

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