Origins of the Lightening surname

About the Lightenings

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    In 1921, most Lightenings lived in south-east

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    Interesting facts about Lightening

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    What are the most common Lightening first names?

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    Sophia

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    Common jobs for Lightenings

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

    Commmon female occupations for Lightenings in 1921

    Attending School

    2

    Living On Own Means

    2

    Dress Maker

    1

    Dressmaker

    1

    Home Worker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Lightenings in 1921

    Tailor

    5

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Miller

    2

    Railroad Labourer

    2

    Army Pensioner

    1

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