Origins of the Calver surname

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    In 1921, most Calvers lived in east

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    Common jobs for Calvers

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

    Commmon female occupations for Calvers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    67

    General Servant Domestic

    45

    Domestic Servant

    41

    Laundress

    34

    General Servant

    32

    Commmon male occupations for Calvers in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    148

    Farm Labourer

    61

    Carpenter

    60

    Shoemaker

    40

    Farmer

    36

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