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Origins of the Lightowler surname

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About the Lightowlers

We have a total number of 7402 records for people with the last name Lightowler.

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Where do most Lightowlers live?

In 1921, most Lightowlers lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Lightowlers

How common is your surname?

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

We have 6,920 records for the Lightowler surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Lightowlers most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lightowler first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lightowlers

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

Common Female occupations for Lightowlers in 1921
Worsted Spinner

52

Worsted Weaver

51

Dressmaker

26

Stuff Weaver

19

Cloth Weaver

16

Common Male occupations for Lightowlers in 1921
Coal Miner

123

Coal Miner Hewer

50

General Labourer

28

Worsted Spinner

18

Waterman

17

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