Origins of the Rowbotham surname

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    In 1921, most Rowbothams lived in london

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    16,000 Rowbothams found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Rowbothams

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    Commmon female occupations for Rowbothams in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    78

    Dressmaker

    56

    Silk Weaver

    44

    Living On Own Means

    40

    Domestic Servant

    34

    Commmon male occupations for Rowbothams in 1921

    Silk Weaver

    63

    Coal Miner

    59

    Farmer

    42

    Joiner

    37

    Coal Miner Hewer

    33

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