Origins of the Tortoiseshell surname
About the Tortoiseshells
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Interesting facts about Tortoiseshell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tortoiseshell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Tortoiseshells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tortoiseshells.
What are the most common Tortoiseshell first names?
John
Albert
Mary
Sarah Ellen
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Common jobs for Tortoiseshells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tortoiseshells in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
Calico Weaver
1
Cook
1
House Keeper
1
Housekeeper
1
Common male occupations for Tortoiseshells in 1921
Flyer Maker
4
Chemists Assistant
2
Cotton Mule Minder
2
Insurance Agent
2
Reacher For Drawers (C)
2
