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Origins of the Lennon surname

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We have a total number of 24748 records for people with the last name Lennon.

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Where do most Lennons live?

In 1921, most Lennons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lennons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 10,500 records for the Lennon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Lennons most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lennons.

What are the most common Lennon first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Lennons

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

Common Female occupations for Lennons in 1921
Domestic Servant

37

Dressmaker

37

Charwoman

31

Laundress

26

Servant

26

Common Male occupations for Lennons in 1921
Coal Miner

98

General Labourer

72

Dock Labourer

50

Tailor

37

Carter

31

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