Origins of the Sharkey surname

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    In 1921, most Sharkeys lived in london

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    Common jobs for Sharkeys

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

    Commmon female occupations for Sharkeys in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    24

    Charwoman

    19

    Laundress

    12

    Cotton Weaver

    11

    Dressmaker

    11

    Commmon male occupations for Sharkeys in 1921

    General Labourer

    60

    Dock Labourer

    48

    Coal Miner

    43

    Fireman

    20

    Iron Moulder

    17

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