Origins of the Shortill surname

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    In 1921, most Shortills lived in london

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    Interesting facts about Shortill

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    Who were Shortills most likely to marry?

    Everts

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    What are the most common Shortill first names?

    John

    Thomas

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Shortills

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

    Common female occupations for Shortills in 1921

    Confectioner

    2

    Machinist Vests

    1

    Needlewoman Plain

    1

    Common male occupations for Shortills in 1921

    Carpenters

    2

    Tailor Journeyman

    2

    Cordwainer

    1

    Herne Hill

    1

    Iron Turner

    1

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