Origins of the Tobin surname

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    In 1921, most Tobins lived in london

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    11,000 Tobins found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Tobins

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    Commmon female occupations for Tobins in 1921

    Laundress

    46

    Domestic Servant

    35

    Tailoress

    35

    Cotton Weaver

    34

    Dressmaker

    32

    Commmon male occupations for Tobins in 1921

    General Labourer

    91

    Coal Miner

    68

    Dock Labourer

    58

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    41

    Painter

    26

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