Origins of the Shemans surname

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    In 1921, most Shemanses lived in west-midlands

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    Interesting facts about Shemans

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    What are the most common Shemans first names?

    John

    Henry James

    Elizabeth

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Shemanses

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

    Commmon female occupations for Shemanses in 1921

    Dressmaker

    2

    Button Coverer

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Coal Miners Wife

    1

    Dress-Maker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Shemanses in 1921

    Butcher

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Cutler

    2

    Tailor Journeyman

    2

    Yeoman

    2

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