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Origins of the Rothery surname

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Where do most Rotherys live?

In 1921, most Rotherys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Rotherys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 10,800 records for the Rothery surname. The oldest one dates back to 1722.

Who were Rotherys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rothery first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Rotherys

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

Common Female occupations for Rotherys in 1921
Dressmaker

36

Worsted Spinner

35

Woollen Weaver

29

Living On Own Means

24

Milliner

21

Common Male occupations for Rotherys in 1921
Coal Miner

133

Farmer

39

Coal Miner Hewer

37

Woollen Weaver

24

Joiner

20

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