Origins of the Royle surname
About the Royles
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Interesting facts about Royle
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Royle surname. The oldest one dates back to 1552.
What are the most common Royle first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Royles
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Royles in 1921
Cotton Weaver
269
Dressmaker
162
Charwoman
94
Cotton Winder
86
Domestic Servant
80
Common male occupations for Royles in 1921
Farmer
151
General Labourer
148
Carter
138
Farm Labourer
101
Yeoman
101
