Origins of the Roughton surname
About the Roughtons
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Interesting facts about Roughton
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Who were Roughtons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Roughton first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Roughtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Roughtons in 1921
Dressmaker
34
Governess
14
General Servant
11
General Servant Domestic
11
Housekeeper
11
Commmon male occupations for Roughtons in 1921
Coal Miner
30
Shoemaker
19
Agricultural Labourer
17
Farmer
17
Farm Labourer
16
