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Origins of the Litherland surname

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Where do most Litherlands live?

In 1921, most Litherlands lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Litherlands

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

We have 7,330 records for the Litherland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Litherlands most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Litherland first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Litherlands

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

Common Female occupations for Litherlands in 1921
Cotton Weaver

39

Dressmaker

25

At Home

17

Widow

17

Domestic Servant

15

Common Male occupations for Litherlands in 1921
Coal Miner

62

Bricklayer

55

Blacksmith

26

Coal Miner Hewer

26

General Labourer

23

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