Origins of the Rookwood surname

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    In 1921, most Rookwoods lived in london

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    Common jobs for Rookwoods

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    Commmon female occupations for Rookwoods in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Black Borderer

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    Black Borderer Envelope

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    Black Borderers

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    Cloth Weaver

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    Commmon male occupations for Rookwoods in 1921

    Wood Carver

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    Cordwainer

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    Shunter

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    Machine Printer

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    Engine Shunter

    3

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