Origins of the Lain surname

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    In 1921, most Lains lived in east

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    Who were Lains most likely to marry?

    Mc Lains

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    What are the most common Lain first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Lains

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    Commmon female occupations for Lains in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    General Servant Domestic

    12

    Domestic Servant

    11

    Servant

    10

    Housemaid Domestic

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Lains in 1921

    Blacksmith

    24

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    Farmer

    22

    Carpenter

    18

    General Labourer

    10

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