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Origins of the Lanchbury surname

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We have a total number of 1388 records for people with the last name Lanchbury.

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Where do most Lanchburys live?

In 1921, most Lanchburys lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Lanchburys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,340 records for the Lanchbury surname. The oldest one dates back to 1889.

Who were Lanchburys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lanchbury first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lanchburys

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

Common Female occupations for Lanchburys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

5

Widow

5

Domestic Servant

4

Cook

3

Dressmaker

3

Common Male occupations for Lanchburys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

18

Farm Labourer

11

Husbandman

7

Plough Boy

7

Blacksmith

6

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