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Origins of the Rouksley surname

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About the Rouksleys

We have a total number of 21 records for people with the last name Rouksley.

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Where do most Rouksleys live?

In 1921, most Rouksleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Rouksleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 15 records for the Rouksley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Rouksleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Rouksleys.

What are the most common Rouksley first names?

  • George
  • William
  • Mary
  • Annie

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Common jobs for Rouksleys

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

Common Female occupations for Rouksleys in 1921
Prostitute

1

Common Male occupations for Rouksleys in 1921
Farm Servant

1

Fitter

1

Labourer (Steel Mill)

1

Private Infantry

1

Scissorsmith

1

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