Origins of the Shieff surname
About the Shieffs
We have a total of 94 records for people with the last name Shieff.
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Interesting facts about Shieff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shieff surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Shieff first names?
Norman
Solomon
Ruth
Rebecca
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Common jobs for Shieffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shieffs in 1921
School Girl
2
Brass Maker
1
Cook (Domest)
1
Draper's Assistant
1
Formerly Tailoress
1
Common male occupations for Shieffs in 1921
Tailor
5
Dealer In Rags
1
Master Tailor
1
Skilled Occupations In The Manufacture Of Miscellaneous Products
1
Tailor Assistant
1
