Origins of the Lydon surname
About the Lydons
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Interesting facts about Lydon
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Lydons most likely to marry?
What are the most common Lydon first names?
John
Michael
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Lydons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lydons in 1921
Housekeeper
11
General Servant Domestic
9
Domestic Servant
8
At School
6
Dressmaker
6
Common male occupations for Lydons in 1921
General Labourer
18
Agricultural Labourer
14
Dock Labourer
10
Farm Labourer
10
Shipyard Labourer
10
