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Origins of the Lancett surname

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About the Lancetts

We have a total number of 1012 records for people with the last name Lancett.

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Where do most Lancetts live?

In 1921, most Lancetts lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Lancetts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 983 records for the Lancett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Lancetts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lancetts.

What are the most common Lancett first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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

Common jobs for Lancetts

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

Common Female occupations for Lancetts in 1921
Charwoman

6

General Servant

6

General Servant Domestic

6

Laundress

6

At School

5

Common Male occupations for Lancetts in 1921
Farm Labourer

10

General Labourer

9

Agricultural Labourer

7

At School

6

Baker

4

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