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Origins of the Lightley surname

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About the Lightleys

We have a total number of 1125 records for people with the last name Lightley.

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Where do most Lightleys live?

In 1921, most Lightleys lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Lightleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,020 records for the Lightley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1905.

Who were Lightleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lightleys.

What are the most common Lightley first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Lightleys

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

Common Female occupations for Lightleys in 1921
Dress Maker

4

Dressmaker

4

Agricultural Labourers Daughter

2

General Servant

2

Housekeeper

2

Common Male occupations for Lightleys in 1921
Coal Miner

30

Coal Miner Hewer

14

Cycle Repairer

4

Paper Maker

4

Blacksmith

3

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