Origins of the Aver surname

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    In 1921, most Avers lived in south-west

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    310 Aver Travel & migration records
    700 Avers found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Aver

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    What are the most common Aver first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Avers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Avers in 1921

    Farmers Wife

    3

    Lead Dresser

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Farmer Wife

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Avers in 1921

    Tin Miner

    25

    Farmer

    8

    Carpenter

    6

    Laborer

    6

    Copper Miner

    5

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