Origins of the Shropshire surname
About the Shropshires
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Interesting facts about Shropshire
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shropshire surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Shropshires most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Shropshires.
What are the most common Shropshire first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shropshires
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shropshires in 1921
Domestic Servant
7
Servant
4
Daughter Farmers Dairy Work
3
Dressmaker
3
Laundress
3
Common male occupations for Shropshires in 1921
Butcher
21
Farmer
17
Tailor
13
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
11
Farm Hands
8
