Origins of the Caven surname

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    In 1921, most Cavens lived in london

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    Common jobs for Cavens

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    Commmon female occupations for Cavens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    13

    Housekeeper

    13

    Domestic Servant

    11

    At Home

    10

    Fireman

    10

    Commmon male occupations for Cavens in 1921

    Ploughman

    14

    Farmer

    13

    Coal Miner

    10

    Joiner

    10

    General Labourer

    9

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