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Origins of the Lanyon surname

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About the Lanyons

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Where do most Lanyons live?

In 1921, most Lanyons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Lanyons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,330 records for the Lanyon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Lanyons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lanyon first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lanyons

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

Common Female occupations for Lanyons in 1921
Dressmaker

19

Living On Own Means

19

Private Means

12

House Keeper

11

Tailoress

11

Common Male occupations for Lanyons in 1921
Tin Miner

76

Farmer

44

Farmers Son

20

Carpenter

18

Copper Miner

16

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