Origins of the Lather surname
About the Lathers
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Interesting facts about Lather
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lather surname. The oldest one dates back to 1629.
Who were Lathers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Lathers.
What are the most common Lather first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Lathers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lathers in 1921
Dressmaker
4
House Maid
4
Milliner
3
Servant
3
Annuitant
2
Common male occupations for Lathers in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Cabinet Maker
6
Plumber
5
Cordwainer
4
Gardener
4
