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Origins of the Launder surname

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About the Launders

We have a total number of 3589 records for people with the last name Launder.

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Where do most Launders live?

In 1921, most Launders lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Launders

How common is your surname?

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

We have 3,160 records for the Launder surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Launders most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Launder first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Launders

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

Common Female occupations for Launders in 1921
Dressmaker

16

Domestic Servant

11

House Servant

11

General Servant

10

At Home

9

Common Male occupations for Launders in 1921
Copper Miner

16

Plasterer

15

Agricultural Labourer

13

General Labourer

13

Gardener

12

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