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Origins of the Bavins surname

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About the Bavinses

We have a total number of 268 records for people with the last name Bavins.

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Where do most Bavinses live?

In 1921, most Bavinses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bavinses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 252 records for the Bavins surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bavinses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bavinses.

What are the most common Bavins first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Sarah
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bavinses

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

Common Female occupations for Bavinses in 1921
Artificial Flower Maker

2

Agricultural Labourers Wife

1

Artifical Florist

1

Bag Maker

1

Barmaid

1

Common Male occupations for Bavinses in 1921
Dock & General Labourer

3

File Cutter

3

Labr Dock

3

Blacksmith

2

General Labourer

2

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