Origins of the Doven surname
About the Dovens
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Interesting facts about Doven
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Dovens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Doven first names?
John
William
Kate
Mary
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Common jobs for Dovens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Dovens in 1921
Domestic Servant
2
Chamber Maid
1
Charwoman
1
Collar Kitcher
1
Cotton Piecer
1
Commmon male occupations for Dovens in 1921
Boot Finisher
3
Able Seaman
2
Bootmaker
2
Mariner
2
Stone Mason
2
