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Origins of the Laston surname

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About the Lastons

We have a total number of 300 records for people with the last name Laston.

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Where do most Lastons live?

In 1921, most Lastons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lastons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 239 records for the Laston surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Lastons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lastons.

What are the most common Laston first names?

  • John
  • Edward
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lastons

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

Common Female occupations for Lastons in 1921
Nail Maker

3

Puple

3

Domestic Servant

2

House Maid

2

Machinist

2

Common Male occupations for Lastons in 1921
Clerk

6

Blacksmith

2

Bricklayer

2

Commercial Clerk

2

Confectioner

2

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