Origins of the Lough surname
About the Loughs
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Interesting facts about Lough
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lough surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Lough first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Loughs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Loughs in 1921
Dressmaker
21
Housekeeper
16
Domestic Servant
12
House Servant
12
Servant
12
Common male occupations for Loughs in 1921
Fisherman
98
Blacksmith
21
Shipwright
16
Agricultural Labourer
15
Master
15
