Origins of the Colver surname

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    In 1921, most Colvers lived in east-midlands

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    What are the most common Colver first names?

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Colvers

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    Commmon female occupations for Colvers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    Framework Knitter

    6

    Shoe Machinist

    6

    Boot Machinist

    5

    Mill Worker

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Colvers in 1921

    Framework Knitter

    23

    Stocking Maker

    15

    Cordwainer

    9

    Baker

    7

    Bricklayer

    7

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