Origins of the Gaves surname

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    In 1921, most Gaveses lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Gaves first names?

    George

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    Common jobs for Gaveses

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    Commmon female occupations for Gaveses in 1921

    Boot Closer

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    Agricultural Labourers Wife

    1

    Artificial Florist

    1

    Artist

    1

    Cloth Weaver

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Gaveses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Labr

    2

    Bargeman

    1

    Barman

    1

    Book Keeper Machine Maker

    1

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