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Origins of the Calvert surname

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About the Calverts

We have a total number of 70163 records for people with the last name Calvert.

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Where do most Calverts live?

In 1921, most Calverts lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Calverts

How common is your surname?

675th most common surname in the UK

We have 61,400 records for the Calvert surname. The oldest one dates back to 1571.

Who were Calverts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Calvert first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Calverts

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

Common Female occupations for Calverts in 1921
Cotton Weaver

401

Dressmaker

223

Living On Own Means

128

Domestic Servant

124

Housekeeper

108

Common Male occupations for Calverts in 1921
Coal Miner

283

Joiner

244

Farmer

243

Cotton Weaver

217

Blacksmith

183

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