Origins of the Laynan surname

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    In 1921, most Laynans lived in north-west

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    21 Laynans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Laynan

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    Doris

    Mary Ann

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    Common jobs for Laynans

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    Commmon female occupations for Laynans in 1921

    Hull Farmer

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    Commmon male occupations for Laynans in 1921

    Engineer 2nd

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    Farm Labourer

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    Gen Serv

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    Plumber

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