Origins of the Elshaw surname

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    In 1921, most Elshaws lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common Elshaw first names?

    William

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    Annie

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Elshaws

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    Commmon female occupations for Elshaws in 1921

    Grinder

    6

    Charwoman

    4

    Dressmaker

    4

    Legitimate

    4

    Cabinet Case Liner

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Elshaws in 1921

    Razor Grinder

    36

    Brass Caster

    25

    Brass Founder

    10

    Grinder

    10

    Joiner

    8

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