Origins of the Shepherdson surname
About the Shepherdsons
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Interesting facts about Shepherdson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shepherdson surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Shepherdsons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shepherdsons.
What are the most common Shepherdson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shepherdsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shepherdsons in 1921
Dressmaker
23
General Servant Domestic
11
Domestic Servant
9
House Keeper
9
House Servant
9
Common male occupations for Shepherdsons in 1921
Joiner
58
Agricultural Labourer
21
Farmer
17
Bricklayer
16
Farm Labourer
15
