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Origins of the Gleaves surname

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About the Gleaveses

We have a total number of 4959 records for people with the last name Gleaves.

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Where do most Gleaveses live?

In 1921, most Gleaveses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Gleaveses

How common is your surname?

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We have 4,440 records for the Gleaves surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Gleaveses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Gleaves first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Gleaveses

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

Common Female occupations for Gleaveses in 1921
Dressmaker

16

House Servant

11

General Servant Domestic

10

Domestic Servant

8

Charwoman

7

Common Male occupations for Gleaveses in 1921
Potter

23

Coal Miner

22

General Labourer

22

Boiler Maker

17

Farmer

13

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