Origins of the Shimeld surname

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    In 1921, most Shimelds lived in yorkshire

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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.

    Commmon female occupations for Shimelds in 1921

    Razorsmith

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    Dressmaker

    4

    Scissorsmith

    3

    At Home

    2

    Cabinet Mr

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Shimelds in 1921

    File Cutter

    7

    Scissorsmith

    4

    At Home

    3

    Booksellers Manager

    3

    Bricklayer

    3

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