Origins of the Preshaw surname
About the Preshaws
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Interesting facts about Preshaw
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William
John
Margaret
Isabella
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Common jobs for Preshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Preshaws in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Annuitant
2
House Servant
2
Scholar At Home
2
Annuitant Retired House Keeper
1
Commmon male occupations for Preshaws in 1921
Gardener
5
Mer S At Sea
4
Clerk
3
Rope Maker
3
Bottle Maker App
2
