Origins of the Roger surname

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    In 1921, most Rogers lived in london

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    What are the most common Roger first names?

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    Common jobs for Rogers

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    Commmon female occupations for Rogers in 1921

    Dressmaker

    66

    House Servant

    63

    F S

    46

    House Keeper

    42

    Servant

    38

    Commmon male occupations for Rogers in 1921

    Farmer

    77

    Tailor

    76

    Agricultural Labourer

    69

    Weaver

    61

    Coal Miner

    58

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