Origins of the Robertshaw surname
About the Robertshaws
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Interesting facts about Robertshaw
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Robertshaws most likely to marry?
What are the most common Robertshaw first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Robertshaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Robertshaws in 1921
Worsted Weaver
159
Worsted Spinner
143
Cotton Weaver
98
Dressmaker
91
Weaver
63
Commmon male occupations for Robertshaws in 1921
Coal Miner
128
Wool Comber
85
Cotton Weaver
77
Worsted Spinner
75
Butcher
68
