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Origins of the Route surname

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About the Routes

We have a total number of 453 records for people with the last name Route.

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Where do most Routes live?

In 1921, most Routes lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Routes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 388 records for the Route surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.

Who were Routes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Routes.

What are the most common Route first names?

  • Red
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Route family members

Common jobs for Routes

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

Common Female occupations for Routes in 1921
Annuitant

3

General Servant Domestic

3

Servant Domestic

3

House Keeper

2

Mantuamaker

2

Common Male occupations for Routes in 1921
Farm Labourer

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

4

Carpenter

3

Farmer

3

Camp Stool Maker

2

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