Origins of the Kemshead surname
About the Kemsheads
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Interesting facts about Kemshead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Kemshead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Kemshead first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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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.
Common female occupations for Kemsheads in 1921
Lace Maker
7
Boot Machinist
4
Annuitant
3
Boot Closer
3
Boot Fitter
3
Common male occupations for Kemsheads in 1921
Basketmaker
11
Shoe Maker
9
Jeweller
5
Matmaker
5
Tailor
5
