Origins of the Lancy surname
About the Lancys
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Interesting facts about Lancy
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We have for the Lancy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
What are the most common Lancy first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Lancys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lancys in 1921
General Servant Domestic
4
Laundress
3
Wife
3
Assistand Dyer & Cleaner
2
Domestic Servant
2
Common male occupations for Lancys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
9
General Labourer
4
Errand Boy
3
Farmers Son Scholar
3
Gardener
3
