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Origins of the Looney surname

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About the Looneys

We have a total number of 10552 records for people with the last name Looney.

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Where do most Looneys live?

In 1921, most Looneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Looneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,590 records for the Looney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Looneys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Looney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Looneys

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

Common Female occupations for Looneys in 1921
Dressmaker

27

Domestic Servant

19

House Servant

18

Housekeeper

16

Laundress

14

Common Male occupations for Looneys in 1921
Farm Hands

49

Tailor

35

General Labourer

28

Joiner

25

General Farmers

23

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