Origins of the Shamash surname

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    In 1921, most Shamashs lived in london

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    What are the most common Shamash first names?

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    Marcelle

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    Common jobs for Shamashs

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

    Commmon female occupations for Shamashs in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    House Keeper

    1

    To School

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    Commmon male occupations for Shamashs in 1921

    Assistance In

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    Baker

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    Clerk Calico Printer's

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    Commercial Traveller In Oriental

    1

    Fent Dealer

    1

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