Origins of the Laynton surname
About the Layntons
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Interesting facts about Laynton
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Laynton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.
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What are the most common Laynton first names?
John
Thomas
Sarah
Mary
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Common jobs for Layntons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Layntons in 1921
Housekeeper
2
Painter Pots
2
Agricultural Labourers Widow
1
Apptce Dress Maker
1
Cook Domestic
1
Common male occupations for Layntons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
4
Bricklayer
2
Carpenter
2
Potters Printer
2
Potters Warehouseman
2
