Origins of the Shiston surname
About the Shistons
We have a total of 78 records for people with the last name Shiston.
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Interesting facts about Shiston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shiston surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Shistons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shistons.
What are the most common Shiston first names?
John
George
Martha
Sarah
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Common jobs for Shistons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shistons in 1921
House Keeper
2
Domestic Servant
1
General Serv
1
Housemaid
1
Silk Weaver
1
Common male occupations for Shistons in 1921
Chemist
2
Apprentice House Furnitary
1
Bookkeeper
1
Bricklayer
1
Carpenter
1
