Origins of the Rockingham surname

About the Rockinghams

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    In 1921, most Rockinghams lived in east-midlands

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    Common jobs for Rockinghams

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    Commmon female occupations for Rockinghams in 1921

    Laundress

    12

    Lace Maker

    5

    Boot Machinist

    4

    Domestic Servant

    4

    Housemaid Domestic

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Rockinghams in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    Gardener

    7

    Police Constable

    5

    Tailor

    5

    Boot Laster

    4

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