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Origins of the Maver surname

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We have a total number of 1786 records for people with the last name Maver.

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Where do most Mavers live?

In 1921, most Mavers lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mavers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,230 records for the Maver surname. The oldest one dates back to 1835.

Who were Mavers most likely to marry?

Mavors

&

Smiths

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mavers.

What are the most common Maver first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Maver family members

Common jobs for Mavers

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

Common Female occupations for Mavers in 1921
Dressmaker

6

Linen Weaver

6

Domestic Serv

5

Domestic Servant

5

Charwoman

4

Common Male occupations for Mavers in 1921
Farmer

20

Mason

18

Gardener

13

Baker

9

Coal Miner

9

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