Origins of the Roy surname
About the Roys
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Interesting facts about Roy
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Roy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.
What are the most common Roy first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Roys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Roys in 1921
Dressmaker
155
Domestic Servant
123
F S
91
Housekeeper
73
House Servant
65
Common male occupations for Roys in 1921
Coal Miner
158
Farmer
104
Tailor
102
Farm Servant
101
Weaver
93
