Origins of the Shinwell surname

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    In 1921, most Shinwells lived in yorkshire

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    Ernest Harry

    Emanuel

    Dora

    Ann

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    Common jobs for Shinwells

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    Commmon female occupations for Shinwells in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    2

    General Servant

    2

    Shoe Binder

    2

    Boarding House

    1

    Carder Cotton Mill

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Shinwells in 1921

    Gritstone Cutter

    2

    Joiner

    2

    Wheelwright

    2

    Able Seaman

    1

    Box Fitter Iron Foundry

    1

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