Origins of the Mothershead surname
About the Mothersheads
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Interesting facts about Mothershead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Mothershead surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Mothersheads most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Mothersheads.
What are the most common Mothershead first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Mothersheads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Mothersheads in 1921
Silk Winder
7
House Servant
4
Silk Piecer
4
Silk Weaver
4
Laundress
3
Common male occupations for Mothersheads in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Silk Weaver
6
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
5
Coal Miner
3
Silk Dyer
3
