Origins of the Abbishaw surname
About the Abbishaws
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Interesting facts about Abbishaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Abbishaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1851.
Who were Abbishaws most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Abbishaw first names?
John
Fred
Elizabeth
Ann
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Common jobs for Abbishaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Abbishaws in 1921
Charwoman
2
Sewing Machine Tailoring
2
Shoe Binder
2
Bread Maker
1
Certificated Teacher (School)
1
Common male occupations for Abbishaws in 1921
Mechanic
5
Engine Fitter
4
Coal Miner
3
Colliery Engine Fitter
3
Colliery Engine Wright
3
