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Origins of the Lahive surname

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About the Lahives

We have a total number of 334 records for people with the last name Lahive.

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Where do most Lahives live?

In 1921, most Lahives lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Lahives

How common is your surname?

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

We have 218 records for the Lahive surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.

Who were Lahives most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lahives.

What are the most common Lahive first names?

  • John
  • Michael
  • Mary
  • Bridget

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Lahive family members

Common jobs for Lahives

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lahives in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Certificated Hospital Nurse

1

Charwoman

1

Clerk Provision W'House

1

Domestic Servant

1

Common Male occupations for Lahives in 1921
Carpenter

2

Shoe Factor's Clerk

2

Tin Worker Roll Behinders

2

Auditor And Cash Collector For

1

Boatman H M Coast Guards

1

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