Origins of the Shorters surname
About the Shorterses
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Interesting facts about Shorters
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Shorterses most likely to marry?
What are the most common Shorters first names?
John
William
Emily
Nellie
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Common jobs for Shorterses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shorterses in 1921
Alms Woman (Formerly Housekeeper)
1
Boot Machinest
1
Brewery Labour
1
Cigar Maker
1
Daughter Collar Currier
1
Common male occupations for Shorterses in 1921
Brown Saddler
2
Currier
2
Horse Collar Maker
2
Son Collar Currier
2
Baker Confectioner
1
