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Origins of the Roods surname

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About the Roodses

We have a total number of 199 records for people with the last name Roods.

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Where do most Roodses live?

In 1921, most Roodses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Roodses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 157 records for the Roods surname. The oldest one dates back to 1194.

Who were Roodses most likely to marry?

Rood Or Roods Or Rude Or Roots

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Heskeths

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What are the most common Roods first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Roods family members

Common jobs for Roodses

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

Common Female occupations for Roodses in 1921
Chemical Works

2

Tailoress

2

Annuitant

1

Attendant In Private Asylum

1

Cook

1

Common Male occupations for Roodses in 1921
Gardener

3

Retired Farmer

3

Navvy

2

Quantity Surveyor

2

Stonemason

2

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