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Origins of the Lyth surname

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About the Lyths

We have a total number of 5601 records for people with the last name Lyth.

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Where do most Lyths live?

In 1921, most Lyths lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Lyths

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,170 records for the Lyth surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Lyths most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Lyths.

What are the most common Lyth first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lyths

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

Common Female occupations for Lyths in 1921
Dressmaker

21

General Servant Domestic

14

House Servant

12

Laundress

10

At Home

9

Common Male occupations for Lyths in 1921
Joiner

23

Tailor

18

General Labourer

15

Carter

14

Shoe Maker

13

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