Origins of the Rollaston surname

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    In 1921, most Rollastons lived in west-midlands

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    170 Rollastons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Rollaston

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Rollastons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Rollastons in 1921

    Silk Weaver

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    Cook Domestic

    1

    Domestic Cook

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    Domestic Duties

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    Domestic Servant

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Rollastons in 1921

    Metal Roller

    4

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

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    2

    Brick Labourer

    1

    Carter

    1

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