Origins of the Shipman surname
About the Shipmans
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Interesting facts about Shipman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shipman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Shipmans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shipmans.
What are the most common Shipman first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shipmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shipmans in 1921
Dressmaker
38
Domestic Servant
31
Laundress
31
Living On Own Means
25
Widow
24
Common male occupations for Shipmans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
45
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
42
Coal Miner
40
Farm Hands
40
Farmer
37
