Origins of the Shrapnell surname
About the Shrapnells
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Interesting facts about Shrapnell
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shrapnell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Shrapnell first names?
James
Henry
Elizabeth
Ann
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Common jobs for Shrapnells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shrapnells in 1921
Widow
11
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5
Dressmaker
3
Laundress
3
Annuitant
2
Common male occupations for Shrapnells in 1921
Cooper
10
Butcher
8
Fishmonger
6
Army Pensioner
3
Chauffeur And
3
