Origins of the Given surname

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    In 1921, most Givens lived in london

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    What are the most common Given first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Givens

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    Commmon female occupations for Givens in 1921

    Housekeeper

    9

    Domestic Servant

    8

    Laundress

    6

    None

    6

    Bootbinder

    5

    Commmon male occupations for Givens in 1921

    Mason

    39

    Coal Miner

    13

    Carter

    12

    Shoemaker

    12

    General Labourer

    10

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