Origins of the Spivey surname
About the Spiveys
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Interesting facts about Spivey
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Who were Spiveys most likely to marry?
What are the most common Spivey first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Spiveys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Spiveys in 1921
Dressmaker
32
Dress Maker
11
Domestic Servant
10
Woollen Weaver
10
Charwoman
9
Commmon male occupations for Spiveys in 1921
Farm Hands
80
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
51
General Farmers
42
General Labourer
31
Coal Miner
23
