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Origins of the Lankshear surname

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We have a total number of 792 records for people with the last name Lankshear.

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Where do most Lankshears live?

In 1921, most Lankshears lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lankshears

How common is your surname?

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

We have 734 records for the Lankshear surname. The oldest one dates back to 1899.

Who were Lankshears most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lankshear first names?

  • William
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Lankshears

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

Common Female occupations for Lankshears in 1921
At Home

3

General Servant

3

Laundress

3

Servant Domestic

3

Telephone Operator

3

Common Male occupations for Lankshears in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

8

Joiner

5

Milk Carrier

5

Bookbinder

4

General Laborer

3

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