Origins of the Shae surname

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    In 1921, most Shaes lived in south-east

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    What are the most common Shae first names?

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Shaes

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Shaes in 1921

    Laundress

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    Etc Furriers

    4

    Charwoman

    3

    House Servant

    2

    Age Not Known

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Shaes in 1921

    Bricklayer

    2

    Labourer In Iron Works

    2

    Smith

    2

    Tailor

    2

    Blacksmith

    1

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