Origins of the Rogers surname
What does the name Rogers mean?
The Rogers surname is found commonly in England, where it has been found as early as the 1200s, and is thought to have both Norman and Anglo-Saxon roots. Firstly, the Rogers surname is believed to come from the early Saxon name 'Hrothgar', a character seen in the Saxon epic 'Beowulf'. Secondly Rogers has Norman connections, with the name Roger being popular among the French upper classes at the time. The surname Rogers is patronymic, and would be given to the son or descendant of a person called Roger.
Alternative variations of the name Rogers
Rogers, Rodgers, Roger, Rodger, Rogars
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Common jobs for Rogerses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rogerses in 1921
Dressmaker
1,870
Laundress
1,105
Domestic Servant
1,067
General Servant Domestic
1,045
General Servant
791
Common male occupations for Rogerses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
1,902
General Labourer
1,600
Coal Miner
1,427
Farmer
1,230
Carpenter
1,196
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