Origins of the Shirlaw surname
About the Shirlaws
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Interesting facts about Shirlaw
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shirlaw surname. The oldest one dates back to 1867.
Who were Shirlaws most likely to marry?
Joergenses
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Our tell us which families married Shirlaws.
What are the most common Shirlaw first names?
James
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Shirlaws
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shirlaws in 1921
Dressmaker
13
Annuitant
5
Mill Worker
5
Wife
5
Domestic Servant
4
Common male occupations for Shirlaws in 1921
Coal Miner
22
Joiner
21
Tailor
9
Shoemaker
8
Auctioneer
5
