Origins of the Shortley surname
About the Shortleys
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Interesting facts about Shortley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Shortleys most likely to marry?
Denzers
What are the most common Shortley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shortleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shortleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
Domestic Servant
2
Housemaid Domestic Servant
2
Ribbon Weaver
2
Silk Ribbon Weaver
2
Common male occupations for Shortleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
2
Grocers Assistant
2
Husb
2
Silk Ribbon Weaver
2
Tailor
2
