Origins of the Laughlan surname
About the Laughlans
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Interesting facts about Laughlan
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Laughlan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Laughlan first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Laughlans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Laughlans in 1921
Mill Worker
12
Housekeeper
9
Domestic Servant
7
Dressmaker
6
Charwoman
5
Common male occupations for Laughlans in 1921
Coal Miner
25
General Labourer
18
Carter
8
Cotton Spinner
5
Mason
5
