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Origins of the Lith surname

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About the Liths

We have a total number of 161 records for people with the last name Lith.

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Where do most Liths live?

In 1921, most Liths lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Liths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 116 records for the Lith surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Liths most likely to marry?

Doreys

&

Gursleys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Liths.

What are the most common Lith first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Lith family members

Common jobs for Liths

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

Common Female occupations for Liths in 1921
Servant

2

At Home

1

Candlemaker's Wife

1

F S

1

Fund Holder & House Proprietor

1

Common Male occupations for Liths in 1921
Writer

8

Tailor

3

Gardener

2

Lead Miner

2

Smith

2

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