Origins of the Lanton surname
About the Lantons
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Interesting facts about Lanton
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lanton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Lanton first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Lantons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lantons in 1921
House Servant
8
House Keeper
7
Dressmaker
5
Annuitant
3
Domestic
3
Common male occupations for Lantons in 1921
General Labourer
9
Agricultural Labourer
8
Coal Miner
7
Butcher
5
Carter
5
