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Origins of the Roe surname

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We have a total number of 75628 records for people with the last name Roe.

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Where do most Roes live?

In 1921, most Roes lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Roes

How common is your surname?

663rd most common surname in the UK

We have 62,900 records for the Roe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Roes most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Browns

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What are the most common Roe first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Roes

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

Common Female occupations for Roes in 1921
Dressmaker

243

Domestic Servant

132

Living On Own Means

117

House Servant

108

Cotton Weaver

105

Common Male occupations for Roes in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

221

Coal Miner

207

Farmer

195

General Labourer

178

Carpenter

148

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