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Origins of the Lawtey surname

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About the Lawteys

We have a total number of 468 records for people with the last name Lawtey.

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Where do most Lawteys live?

In 1921, most Lawteys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Lawteys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 451 records for the Lawtey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Lawteys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lawtey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Alice

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Common jobs for Lawteys

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

Common Female occupations for Lawteys in 1921
Dressmaker

2

General Servant Domestic

2

General Servt (Domestic)

2

House Keeper

2

At Home

1

Common Male occupations for Lawteys in 1921
Brickyard Labourer

2

Chemist Assistant

2

Dyer

2

Farm Foreman

2

Farm Labourer

2

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