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Origins of the Iveson surname

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About the Ivesons

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Where do most Ivesons live?

In 1921, most Ivesons lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Ivesons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 8,430 records for the Iveson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Ivesons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Iveson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ivesons

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

Common Female occupations for Ivesons in 1921
Dressmaker

45

Cotton Weaver

42

General Servant Domestic

26

Housekeeper

26

General Servant

18

Common Male occupations for Ivesons in 1921
Butcher

76

Farmer

50

Cotton Weaver

36

General Labourer

36

Coal Miner

35

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