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Origins of the Bivan surname

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About the Bivans

We have a total number of 157 records for people with the last name Bivan.

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Where do most Bivans live?

In 1921, most Bivans lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Bivans

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We have 137 records for the Bivan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bivans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bivan first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bivans

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

Common Female occupations for Bivans in 1921
Wife Of James Govan, Labourer, Clelland

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Agricultural Labourer

1

Confectioner Assistant

1

Cooker Domestic

1

Cotton Operative Card Room

1

Common Male occupations for Bivans in 1921
Printwork's Labourer

3

Brass Founder

2

Dock Labourer

2

Porter

2

Agricultural Laborer

1

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