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Origins of the Stover surname

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    In 1921, most Stovers lived in east-midlands

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    1,200 Stover Travel & migration records
    910 Stovers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Stovers

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

    Common female occupations for Stovers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    7

    Silk Weaver

    5

    Servant

    4

    General Servant Domestic

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Common male occupations for Stovers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    55

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    54

    Semiskilled Miners

    19

    General Farmers

    18

    Tinsmiths

    16

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