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Origins of the Roston surname

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About the Rostons

We have a total number of 1616 records for people with the last name Roston.

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Where do most Rostons live?

In 1921, most Rostons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rostons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,360 records for the Roston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.

Who were Rostons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Roston first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rostons

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

Common Female occupations for Rostons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

15

House Keeper

4

Housemaid

4

Housemaid Domestic

4

Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Rostons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

8

General Labourer

8

Packing Case Maker

6

Weaver

6

Baker

4

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