Origins of the Livingston surname

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    In 1921, most Livingstons lived in london

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    20,000 Livingstons found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Livingstons

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

    Commmon female occupations for Livingstons in 1921

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    161

    Domestic Servant

    109

    Housekeeper

    109

    Dressmaker

    96

    House Servant

    85

    Commmon male occupations for Livingstons in 1921

    Coal Miner

    167

    Farm Hands

    104

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    95

    Slate Quarrier

    94

    Tailor

    92

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