Origins of the Layt surname

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    In 1921, most Layts lived in east

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    What are the most common Layt first names?

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    Mary

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    Common jobs for Layts

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    Commmon female occupations for Layts in 1921

    Drapers Assistant

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    Housewife

    3

    Daily Governess

    2

    General Servant Domestic

    2

    House Keeper

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Layts in 1921

    Butcher

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Commercial Clerk

    2

    Grocers Assistant

    2

    House Joiner

    2

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