Origins of the Shirwin surname
About the Shirwins
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Interesting facts about Shirwin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shirwin surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Shirwins most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shirwins.
What are the most common Shirwin first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Shirwins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shirwins in 1921
Labourer's Daughter
3
Servant
3
Domestic Servant
2
Ag Lab Wife
1
Bonnet Maker
1
Common male occupations for Shirwins in 1921
Farmer
3
Coal Miner
2
Shear Manufacturer
2
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1
Ag Labr
1
