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Origins of the Gleave surname

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About the Gleaves

We have a total number of 15199 records for people with the last name Gleave.

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Where do most Gleaves live?

In 1921, most Gleaves lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gleaves

How common is your surname?

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

We have 14,000 records for the Gleave surname. The oldest one dates back to 1637.

Who were Gleaves most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gleave first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gleaves

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

Common Female occupations for Gleaves in 1921
Dressmaker

51

Cotton Weaver

40

Widow

32

House Keeper

26

Housekeeper

26

Common Male occupations for Gleaves in 1921
Farmer

83

Joiner

53

General Labourer

46

Yeoman

40

Coal Miner

36

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