Origins of the Lynskey surname
About the Lynskeys
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Interesting facts about Lynskey
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Lynskey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1851.
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What are the most common Lynskey first names?
John
Michael
Mary
Bridget
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Common jobs for Lynskeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lynskeys in 1921
Charwoman
5
Laundress
4
Tailoress
4
Cotton Ring Spinner
3
Ring Spinner
3
Common male occupations for Lynskeys in 1921
General Labourer
13
Dock Labourer
8
Farm Labourer
8
Solicitor
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
