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Origins of the Laney surname

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About the Laneys

We have a total number of 4062 records for people with the last name Laney.

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Where do most Laneys live?

In 1921, most Laneys lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Laneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,520 records for the Laney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were Laneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Laneys.

What are the most common Laney first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Laneys

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

Common Female occupations for Laneys in 1921
Dressmaker

8

Domestic Servant

6

Charwoman

5

General Servant

5

General Servant Domestic

5

Common Male occupations for Laneys in 1921
Farm Hands

22

General Farmers

18

General Labourer

16

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

16

Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles

14

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