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Origins of the Lakey surname

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About the Lakeys

We have a total number of 4936 records for people with the last name Lakey.

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Where do most Lakeys live?

In 1921, most Lakeys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lakeys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,830 records for the Lakey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Lakeys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lakeys.

What are the most common Lakey first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Lakeys

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

Common Female occupations for Lakeys in 1921
Dressmaker

21

Laundress

15

General Servant

12

Domestic Servant

10

House Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Lakeys in 1921
Farm Labourer

22

Agricultural Labourer

20

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

18

General Labourer

17

Farm Hands

16

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