Origins of the Shenty surname
About the Shentys
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Interesting facts about Shenty
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shenty surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.
Who were Shentys most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shentys.
What are the most common Shenty first names?
John
James
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Shentys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shentys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
14
Cotton Rover
5
Weaver Cotton Mill
4
Cotton Carder
2
Cotton Winder
2
Common male occupations for Shentys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
6
Factory Operative
3
Joiner
3
Carter
2
Cotton Carder
2
