Origins of the Shorts surname

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    In 1921, most Shortses lived in south-west

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    What are the most common Shorts first names?

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    Common jobs for Shortses

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

    Common female occupations for Shortses in 1921

    Housekeeper

    5

    Private Means

    4

    Dressmakers Assistant

    3

    Laundress

    3

    Domestic General Servant

    2

    Common male occupations for Shortses in 1921

    Farm Hands

    5

    Gardener

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    4

    Lab To Calies Printer

    4

    Market Gardener

    4

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