Origins of the Tortoishell surname
About the Tortoishells
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Interesting facts about Tortoishell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Tortoishell surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Tortoishells most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Tortoishells.
What are the most common Tortoishell first names?
William
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Tortoishells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Tortoishells in 1921
Cook Domestic
2
Cotton Mill Hand
2
House Wife
2
Shirtmaker
2
Tailoress
2
Common male occupations for Tortoishells in 1921
Bricklayer
8
Butcher
6
Farmer
6
Joiner
5
Iron Moulder
4
