Origins of the Kemshead surname

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    In 1921, most Kemsheads lived in east-midlands

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    37 Kemshead Travel & migration records
    680 Kemsheads found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Kemshead

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    Common jobs for Kemsheads

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Kemsheads in 1921

    Lace Maker

    7

    Boot Machinist

    4

    Annuitant

    3

    Boot Closer

    3

    Boot Fitter

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Kemsheads in 1921

    Basketmaker

    11

    Shoe Maker

    9

    Jeweller

    5

    Matmaker

    5

    Tailor

    5

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