Origins of the Rorrison surname
About the Rorrisons
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Interesting facts about Rorrison
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rorrison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
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Our tell us which families married Rorrisons.
What are the most common Rorrison first names?
John
James
Margaret
Janet
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Common jobs for Rorrisons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rorrisons in 1921
House Keeper
8
Domestic Servant
5
Assistant In Shop
4
Housekeeper
4
Dressmaker
3
Common male occupations for Rorrisons in 1921
General Labourer
6
Colliery Manager
4
House Painter
4
Shepherd
4
Coal Miner
3
