Origins of the Carvey surname

About the Carveys

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    In 1921, most Carveys lived in london

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    What are the most common Carvey first names?

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    Common jobs for Carveys

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

    Common female occupations for Carveys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    9

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Laundress

    6

    Servant

    5

    Charwoman

    4

    Common male occupations for Carveys in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    18

    General Labourer

    12

    Farm Labourer

    10

    Coal Miner

    6

    Shepherd

    4

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