Origins of the Raven surname

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    In 1921, most Ravens lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Raven

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    What are the most common Raven first names?

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    Common jobs for Ravens

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    Commmon female occupations for Ravens in 1921

    Dressmaker

    89

    Charwoman

    61

    Living On Own Means

    61

    Domestic Servant

    57

    General Servant Domestic

    53

    Commmon male occupations for Ravens in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    207

    Farm Labourer

    102

    General Labourer

    86

    Farmer

    74

    Carpenter

    59

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