Origins of the Rowntree surname
About the Rowntrees
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Interesting facts about Rowntree
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rowntree surname. The oldest one dates back to 1779.
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What are the most common Rowntree first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Rowntrees
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rowntrees in 1921
Dressmaker
42
Domestic Servant
27
Charwoman
19
General Servant Domestic
16
Living On Own Means
16
Common male occupations for Rowntrees in 1921
Tailor
40
Shipwright
31
Joiner
30
Farmer
28
General Labourer
26
