Origins of the Spellman surname
About the Spellmans
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Interesting facts about Spellman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Spellman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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What are the most common Spellman first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Spellmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Spellmans in 1921
Cotton Weaver
12
Charwoman
11
Dressmaker
8
Housekeeper
8
General Servant
7
Common male occupations for Spellmans in 1921
Coal Miner
22
General Labourer
21
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
17
Shoemaker
13
Coal Miner Hewer
12
