Origins of the Methven surname

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    In 1921, most Methvens lived in london

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    1,000 Methven Travel & migration records
    4,400 Methvens found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Methven

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    What are the most common Methven first names?

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    Common jobs for Methvens

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

    Common female occupations for Methvens in 1921

    Housekeeper

    21

    Domestic Servant

    19

    Annuitant

    17

    Dressmaker

    14

    Linen Weaver

    12

    Common male occupations for Methvens in 1921

    Coal Miner

    59

    Ploughman

    32

    Baker

    31

    Farm Servant

    22

    Joiner

    22

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