Origins of the Shirwell surname
About the Shirwells
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Interesting facts about Shirwell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shirwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1866.
What are the most common Shirwell first names?
John
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Shirwells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shirwells in 1921
Assisting In The Business
2
Rag Sorter
2
Cordwainers Wife
1
Domestic Scullerymaid
1
Domestic Servant
1
Common male occupations for Shirwells in 1921
Coal Miner
2
Assisting In The Business
1
Bachelor; Merchant
1
Boatswain R N
1
Bricklayer
1
