Origins of the Clive surname

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    In 1921, most Clives lived in london

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    1,200 Clive Travel & migration records
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    What are the most common Clive first names?

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    Common jobs for Clives

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

    Commmon female occupations for Clives in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    14

    Dressmaker

    13

    General Servant Domestic

    10

    General Servant

    9

    Private Means

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Clives in 1921

    Tailor

    13

    Gun Barrel Filer

    12

    Gun Maker

    11

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Clerk

    9

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