Origins of the Shaftoe surname
About the Shaftoes
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Interesting facts about Shaftoe
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shaftoe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1845.
Who were Shaftoes most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shaftoes.
What are the most common Shaftoe first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shaftoes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shaftoes in 1921
Laundress
5
No Occupation
3
Brick And Tile Manufacturers
2
Charwoman
2
Club Stewardess
2
Common male occupations for Shaftoes in 1921
Solicitor
6
Tailor
6
Attorney
5
Bricklayer
5
Cartman
5
