Origins of the Kershaw surname
About the Kershaws
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Interesting facts about Kershaw
How common is your surname?
535th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Kershaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.
Who were Kershaws most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Kershaws.
What are the most common Kershaw first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Kershaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Kershaws in 1921
Cotton Weaver
1,100
Woollen Weaver
255
Dressmaker
252
Cotton Winder
243
Weaver
239
Common male occupations for Kershaws in 1921
Cotton Weaver
427
Cotton Spinner
330
Coal Miner
302
Cotton Piecer
206
Stone Mason
190
