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Origins of the Baven surname

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About the Bavens

We have a total number of 346 records for people with the last name Baven.

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Where do most Bavens live?

In 1921, most Bavens lived in North Wales.


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Interesting facts about Bavens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 298 records for the Baven surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bavens most likely to marry?

Shubins

&

Bishops

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What are the most common Baven first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Baven family members

Common jobs for Bavens

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

Common Female occupations for Bavens in 1921
General Servant Domestic

3

Domestic Servant

2

House Keeper

2

Housemaid Domestic

2

Artist Pres

1

Common Male occupations for Bavens in 1921
Joyner

4

Farmer

3

Blacksmith

2

Butcher

2

Gentleman

2

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