Origins of the Shepherds surname
About the Shepherdses
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Interesting facts about Shepherds
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shepherds surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Shepherdses most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shepherdses.
What are the most common Shepherds first names?
William
John
Ann
Mary
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Common jobs for Shepherdses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shepherdses in 1921
Dressmaker
4
House Keeper
4
Charwoman
3
None
3
Cotton Throstle Spinner
2
Common male occupations for Shepherdses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Carter
3
Farm Labourer
3
Carpenter
2
Errand Boy
2
