Origins of the Herringshaw surname
About the Herringshaws
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Interesting facts about Herringshaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Herringshaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.
Who were Herringshaws most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Herringshaws.
What are the most common Herringshaw first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Herringshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Herringshaws in 1921
Dressmaker
11
Assisting In The Business
3
Cotton Spinner
3
Milliner
3
Boot Machinist
2
Common male occupations for Herringshaws in 1921
Joiner
4
Boot Clicker
3
French Polisher
3
Gardener
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
