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Origins of the Rooney surname

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About the Rooneys

We have a total number of 55661 records for people with the last name Rooney.

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Where do most Rooneys live?

In 1921, most Rooneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rooneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 22,500 records for the Rooney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Rooneys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rooney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Rooneys

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

Common Female occupations for Rooneys in 1921
Charwoman

83

Domestic Servant

66

Cotton Weaver

62

Laundress

61

Hawker

56

Common Male occupations for Rooneys in 1921
Coal Miner

217

General Labourer

193

Dock Labourer

177

Carter

65

Coal Miner Hewer

59

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