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Origins of the Rowntree surname

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Where do most Rowntrees live?

In 1921, most Rowntrees lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Rowntrees

How common is your surname?

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

We have 8,830 records for the Rowntree surname. The oldest one dates back to 1779.

Who were Rowntrees most likely to marry?

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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

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