Origins of the Shirlow surname
About the Shirlows
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Interesting facts about Shirlow
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Shirlows most likely to marry?
Cassells Or Shirlows
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What are the most common Shirlow first names?
Thomas
Thos
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Shirlows
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Shirlows in 1921
Boarding House Keeper
1
Clerk Clothier
1
Cook Domestic
1
General Serv
1
Housemaid Domestic
1
Commmon male occupations for Shirlows in 1921
Agricultural Labourer Pauper
1
Clerk (Jeweller)
1
Dock Labourer
1
Edical Practitioner
1
Engine Fitter
1
