Origins of the Vivian surname
About the Vivians
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Interesting facts about Vivian
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Vivians most likely to marry?
What are the most common Vivian first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Vivians
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Vivians in 1921
Dressmaker
80
Living On Own Means
66
Domestic Servant
34
Private Means
32
Laundress
31
Common male occupations for Vivians in 1921
Copper Miner
68
Tin Miner
62
Farmer
44
Master
44
Carpenter
40
