Origins of the Shea surname

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    In 1921, most Sheas lived in london

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    17,000 Sheas found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Sheas

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

    Common female occupations for Sheas in 1921

    Laundress

    78

    Charwoman

    75

    Servant

    66

    Tailoress

    65

    Dressmaker

    64

    Common male occupations for Sheas in 1921

    General Labourer

    189

    Tailor

    115

    Dock Labourer

    102

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    93

    Laborer

    64

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