Origins of the Tarver surname
About the Tarvers
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Interesting facts about Tarver
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William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tarvers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Tarvers in 1921
None
6
Private Means
6
Domestic Servant
4
Governess
4
House Keeper
4
Commmon male occupations for Tarvers in 1921
Farm Hands
30
Carpenter
29
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
19
Tailor
13
Agricultural Labourer
11
