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Origins of the Wilshaw surname

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About the Wilshaws

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Where do most Wilshaws live?

In 1921, most Wilshaws lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Wilshaws

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We have 8,840 records for the Wilshaw surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Wilshaws most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Wilshaw first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Wilshaws

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Wilshaws in 1921
Dressmaker

26

House Servant

19

Cotton Weaver

17

Domestic Servant

17

Housekeeper

14

Common Male occupations for Wilshaws in 1921
Coal Miner

73

Coal Miner Hewer

53

Farmer

28

Carter

19

General Labourer

19

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