Gaves Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gaves Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gaves family

Profession Census Frequency
Baker Journeyman 1
Fancy Manufacturer 1
Domestic General Servant 1
Engine Driver 1
Out Of Employment 1
Barman 1
Coach Finisher 1
Dress Maker 1
French Polisher 1
Carpenter House 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Publican Liscensed Victualler 1

Gaves Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Geeves 67% 2,370
2 Goves 80% 577
3 Geaves 83% 475
4 Gaves 100% 123
5 Govus 60% 106

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The surname Gaves is the 4th most popular variant of Geeves.

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