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Origins of the Rowledge surname

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About the Rowledges

We have a total number of 1668 records for people with the last name Rowledge.

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Where do most Rowledges live?

In 1921, most Rowledges lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rowledges

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,600 records for the Rowledge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Rowledges most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Rowledge first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Rowledges

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

Common Female occupations for Rowledges in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Domestic Servant

7

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5

General Servant

4

At Home

3

Common Male occupations for Rowledges in 1921
Carpenter

14

Bricklayer

11

Butcher

11

Agricultural Labourer

9

Blacksmith

6

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