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Origins of the Lightowlers surname

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About the Lightowlerses

We have a total number of 1941 records for people with the last name Lightowlers.

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Where do most Lightowlerses live?

In 1921, most Lightowlerses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Lightowlerses

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

We have 1,890 records for the Lightowlers surname. The oldest one dates back to 1617.

Who were Lightowlerses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lightowlers first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Hannah

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Common jobs for Lightowlerses

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

Common Female occupations for Lightowlerses in 1921
Worsted Weaver

24

Worsted Spinner

16

Dressmaker

11

Cloth Weaver

8

Cotton Weaver

8

Common Male occupations for Lightowlerses in 1921
Coal Miner

38

Worsted Spinner

15

Grocer

10

Butcher

9

Dyers Labourer

9

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