Origins of the Lanaway surname
About the Lanaways
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Interesting facts about Lanaway
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We have for the Lanaway surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Lanaway first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Lanaways
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lanaways in 1921
Servant
9
Housemaid Domestic
7
Laundress
7
Dressmaker
6
Housemaid
5
Common male occupations for Lanaways in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
19
Gardener
11
General Labourer
8
Coachman
7
Farm Labourer
7
