Origins of the Shariff surname
About the Shariffs
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Interesting facts about Shariff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Shariffs most likely to marry?
Rajabalis
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What are the most common Shariff first names?
Mohammed
Ahmed
Saira
Fatima
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Common jobs for Shariffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Shariffs in 1921
Servant
2
General Servant
1
Lace Finisher
1
Living On Own Means
1
Monthly Nurse
1
Commmon male occupations for Shariffs in 1921
Boot Maker
2
Agricultural Labourer
1
Blacksmith
1
Book Keeper
1
Club Steward
1
