Origins of the Lapthorn surname

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    In 1921, most Lapthorns lived in south-west

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Lapthorns

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    Commmon female occupations for Lapthorns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    16

    General Servant

    6

    House Servant

    5

    Laundress

    5

    Brush Drawer

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Lapthorns in 1921

    Master

    26

    Mason

    18

    Agricultural Labourer

    16

    Carpenter

    13

    Boatswain

    10

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