Tortoiseshell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Tortoiseshell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Tortoiseshell family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Reacher For Drawers 2
Cotton Weaver 2
Flyer Maker 2
Scholar 2
Factory Warehouse Man Cotton 1
House Keeper 1
Iron Turner 1
Weaver 1
Farm Servant Indoor 1
Housemaid Domestic 1
Maid Domestic Servant 1

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