Origins of the Gaven surname
About the Gavens
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Interesting facts about Gaven
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Gavens most likely to marry?
What are the most common Gaven first names?
John
James
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Gavens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Gavens in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Cotton Weaver
7
Pirn Winder
6
Charwoman
5
Domestic Servant
4
Commmon male occupations for Gavens in 1921
Weaver
14
Farm Labourer
9
Coal Miner
8
Agricultural Labourer
6
Black Smith
5
