Origins of the Royle surname

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    In 1921, most Royles lived in london

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    3,100 Royle Travel & migration records
    38,000 Royles found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Royle

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    Common jobs for Royles

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    Commmon female occupations for Royles in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    269

    Dressmaker

    162

    Charwoman

    94

    Cotton Winder

    86

    Domestic Servant

    80

    Commmon male occupations for Royles in 1921

    Farmer

    151

    General Labourer

    148

    Carter

    138

    Farm Labourer

    101

    Yeoman

    101

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