Origins of the Avey surname

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    In 1921, most Aveys lived in london

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    Who were Aveys most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Avey first names?

    John

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Aveys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Aveys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    15

    Domestic Servant

    13

    House Servant

    10

    Laundress

    9

    Housemaid Domestic

    6

    Commmon male occupations for Aveys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    General Labourer

    13

    Bricklayer

    10

    Carpenter

    10

    Carman

    9

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