Origins of the Harvison surname

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    In 1921, most Harvisons lived in east-midlands

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    130 Harvison Travel & migration records
    360 Harvisons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Harvisons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Harvisons in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Living On Own Means

    2

    Nail Maker

    2

    Straw Canal Maker

    2

    Annuitant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Harvisons in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    3

    Apprentice Hardwood Turners

    3

    Farm Hands

    3

    Servant

    3

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