Origins of the Shortreed surname
About the Shortreeds
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Interesting facts about Shortreed
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shortreed surname. The oldest one dates back to 1922.
Who were Shortreeds most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Shortreed first names?
William
Thomas
Margaret
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shortreeds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shortreeds in 1921
Domestic Servant
12
Housekeeper
6
Dressmaker
5
Domestic Serv
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Shortreeds in 1921
Shepherd
12
Joiner
9
Gamekeeper
6
Grocer
5
Boarder & Pupil
4
