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Origins of the Lumsdale surname

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We have a total number of 433 records for people with the last name Lumsdale.

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Where do most Lumsdales live?

In 1921, most Lumsdales lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Lumsdales

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We have 412 records for the Lumsdale surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Lumsdales most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lumsdales.

What are the most common Lumsdale first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Lumsdales

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

Common Female occupations for Lumsdales in 1921
Laundress

3

Coalminer Wife

2

Cotton Hand Loom Weaver

2

House Keeper

2

No Occupation

2

Common Male occupations for Lumsdales in 1921
Writer

10

Coal Miner

6

Weaver

6

Coal Miner Hewer

3

Wright

3

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