Lifton Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lifton Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lifton family

Profession Census Frequency
Shoe Maker 6
Glassmaker 6
Female Servant 4
Independent 3
Ag Lab 3
Shipwright 3
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 2
Blacksmith 2
Agricultural Labourer 2
Male Servant 2
Coast Guard Sewer 1
Millener 1
Painter 1
Private Soldier 1
Labourer 1
Pauper 1
Weaver 1
Dress Maker 1
Joiner 1
Milliner 1
Ship Wright Apprentice 1
Shipwright Apprentice 1
Shoe Binder 1
Smith Apprentice 1
Taylor 1

Lifton Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lifton 100% 911
2 Loftin 67% 445
3 Lafton 83% 304
4 Lefton 83% 285
5 Lofton 83% 152

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The surname Lifton is the most popular version of all its varients

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