Origins of the Laughlin surname
About the Laughlins
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Interesting facts about Laughlin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Laughlin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1817.
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What are the most common Laughlin first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Laughlins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Laughlins in 1921
Dressmaker
35
Housekeeper
20
Cotton Weaver
16
Laundress
16
Charwoman
14
Common male occupations for Laughlins in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
39
Farm Hands
38
General Labourer
34
Coal Miner
25
Agricultural Labourer
19
