Origins of the Watsham surname
About the Watshams
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Interesting facts about Watsham
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Robert John
William
Emma
Eliza
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Common jobs for Watshams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Watshams in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Tailoress
5
General Servant Domestic
3
Cotton Weaver
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Watshams in 1921
Mole Catcher
8
Cordwainer
7
Agricultural Labourer
6
Boot Maker
6
Ordinary Agric Labourer
5
