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Origins of the Laythorpe surname

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About the Laythorpes

We have a total number of 322 records for people with the last name Laythorpe.

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Where do most Laythorpes live?

In 1921, most Laythorpes lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Laythorpes

How common is your surname?

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We have 280 records for the Laythorpe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1853.

Who were Laythorpes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Laythorpe first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Laythorpes

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

Common Female occupations for Laythorpes in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

Telephonists London

2

A Retired Labourer's Widow

1

Agricultural Labourer Widow

1

Assisting In Business

1

Common Male occupations for Laythorpes in 1921
Iron Shipwright

3

Laborer

3

Mariner

3

Master Mariner

3

Boilermaker

2

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