Origins of the Kivell surname

About the Kivells

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    In 1921, most Kivells lived in south-west

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Kivells

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    Commmon female occupations for Kivells in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    7

    House Servant

    6

    Domestic Servant

    5

    Private Means

    4

    At School

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Kivells in 1921

    Farmer

    11

    Bargeman

    8

    Carpenter

    6

    Stone Mason

    6

    Able Seaman

    5

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