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Origins of the Lanhan surname

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About the Lanhans

We have a total number of 133 records for people with the last name Lanhan.

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Where do most Lanhans live?

In 1921, most Lanhans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lanhans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 62 records for the Lanhan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Lanhans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lanhans.

What are the most common Lanhan first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lanhans

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

Common Female occupations for Lanhans in 1921
Laundress

2

Cook Domestic

1

Domestic Serv

1

Domestic Servant

1

Maid

1

Common Male occupations for Lanhans in 1921
Painter

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

Cartman

1

Cotton Weaver

1

Electrotyper Printers

1

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