Origins of the Sheff surname
About the Sheffs
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Interesting facts about Sheff
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Sheffs most likely to marry?
Ulmens
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What are the most common Sheff first names?
Joseph
John
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Sheffs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sheffs in 1921
Daughter
2
Domestic Servant
1
House Wife
1
Housemaid
1
Masters Wife
1
Common male occupations for Sheffs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
2
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
2
Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Metal Products
2
Tailor
2
Boot Maker
1
