Origins of the Givens surname

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    In 1921, most Givenses lived in north-east

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    Common jobs for Givenses

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    Commmon female occupations for Givenses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    7

    General Servant

    4

    Housemaid Domestic

    3

    None

    3

    Weaver Linen Factory

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Givenses in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    57

    Farm Hands

    48

    General Farmers

    32

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    22

    Coal Miner

    17

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