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The Dwarves of the Iron Hills were in fact Dwarves chased out of Erebor by Smaug. The Dwarves of Erebor were actually from Moria and were chased out during the Dwarven Wars. Hence the name "Durin's Folk" and the lack of need for them to become different factions.