Origins of the Rownsley surname
About the Rownsleys
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Interesting facts about Rownsley
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rownsley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
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Our tell us which families married Rownsleys.
What are the most common Rownsley first names?
William
John
Mary
Ann
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Common jobs for Rownsleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rownsleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver
4
Dressmaker
3
Calico Weaver
2
Dress Maker
2
Weaver Worsted
2
Common male occupations for Rownsleys in 1921
Coal Miner
4
Plasterer
4
Canal Boat Master
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
Coal Underground
2
