Origins of the Shipstone surname
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Interesting facts about Shipstone
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shipstone surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Shipstones most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Shipstone first names?
James
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shipstones
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shipstones in 1921
Dressmaker
8
Lace Mender
7
Living On Own Means
6
Mariner
5
Steel Refiner
5
Common male occupations for Shipstones in 1921
Stone Mason
11
Lace Maker
10
General Labourer
9
Joiner
9
Brewer
6
