Origins of the Shellis surname
About the Shellises
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Interesting facts about Shellis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shellis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.
Who were Shellises most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shellises.
What are the most common Shellis first names?
William
Walter John
Annie
Clara
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Common jobs for Shellises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shellises in 1921
Dressmaker
3
General Servant Domestic
3
General Servant
2
Chenile Weaver
1
Chenille Weaver C
1
Common male occupations for Shellises in 1921
Seaman
4
Wood Turner
4
Gem Setter
3
Gold Ring Maker
2
Holloware Turner
2
