Lost Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Lost Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Lost family

Profession Census Frequency
General Servant Domestic 4
Housemaid Domestic 2
Shorthand Typiest 2
Tailoress 2
Tube Serewer 2
Decorator 2
Agent Of Autometers 1
Bank Clerk 1
Blacksmith 1
Book Keeper Binder 1
Chief Cook 1
Banker 1
Machinery Mechanic 1
Solicitor 1
Solicitor Clerk 1
Shipwright 1
Errand Boy H M 1
General Labourer 1
Bricklayer Labourer 1
Shoe Maker Boatman 1
Annuitant Fullers Charity 1
Horseman On Farm 1
Maintained By Son 1
Retired Gardener 1
Domestic Housemaid 1

Lost Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Last 75% 16,497
2 List 75% 3,385
3 Lost 100% 513
4 Leist 60% 381
5 Lest 75% 182
6 Leest 60% 161
7 Lust 75% 161
8 Lestie 50% 114
9 Least 60% 110

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The surname Lost is the 3rd most popular variant of Last.

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