Origins of the Shillaber surname

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    In 1921, most Shillabers lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Shillaber first names?

    William

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Shillabers

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    Commmon female occupations for Shillabers in 1921

    Farmers Daughter Dairy Work

    3

    Employed In Shop

    2

    Farm Servant

    2

    Farmers Daur

    2

    Farmers Wife

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Shillabers in 1921

    Farmer

    14

    Carpenter

    4

    Agricultural Laborer

    2

    Farmers Son

    2

    Apprentice Plumber

    1

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