Origins of the Shimeld surname
About the Shimelds
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Interesting facts about Shimeld
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shimeld surname. The oldest one dates back to 1857.
Who were Shimelds most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Shimeld first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Shimelds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shimelds in 1921
Razorsmith
5
Dressmaker
4
Scissorsmith
3
At Home
2
Cabinet Mr
2
Common male occupations for Shimelds in 1921
File Cutter
7
Scissorsmith
4
At Home
3
Booksellers Manager
3
Bricklayer
3
