Origins of the Abershaw surname
About the Abershaws
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Interesting facts about Abershaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Abershaw surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Abershaws most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Abershaw first names?
John
Herbert
Mary
Edith
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Common jobs for Abershaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Abershaws in 1921
Bobbin Mill Hand
1
Errand Boy
1
Linen Winder
1
Shirt Maker
1
Common male occupations for Abershaws in 1921
Glass Bottle Gatherer
3
Bottle Hand
2
Cordwainer
2
Glass Bottle Blower
2
Bobbin Turner
1
