Origins of the Cavalier surname

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    In 1921, most Cavaliers lived in london

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    Common jobs for Cavaliers

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    Commmon female occupations for Cavaliers in 1921

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    Annuitant

    2

    Charwoman

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Cavaliers in 1921

    Dairyman

    10

    Oilman

    6

    Cabinet Maker

    5

    Clergyman Established Church

    4

    Farm Hands

    4

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