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Origins of the Lonsdale surname

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Where do most Lonsdales live?

In 1921, most Lonsdales lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Lonsdales

How common is your surname?

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

We have 24,600 records for the Lonsdale surname. The oldest one dates back to 1196.

Who were Lonsdales most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lonsdale first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lonsdales

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

Common Female occupations for Lonsdales in 1921
Cotton Weaver

293

Dressmaker

115

Weaver Cotton

71

Cotton Winder

53

Housekeeper

49

Common Male occupations for Lonsdales in 1921
Cotton Weaver

180

Coal Miner

173

Farmer

83

Joiner

63

Coal Miner Hewer

55

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