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Origins of the Leadlay surname

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About the Leadlays

We have a total number of 269 records for people with the last name Leadlay.

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Where do most Leadlays live?

In 1921, most Leadlays lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Leadlays

How common is your surname?

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

We have 191 records for the Leadlay surname. The oldest one dates back to 1939.

Who were Leadlays most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leadlay first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Leadlays

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

Common Female occupations for Leadlays in 1921
Farmers Wife

3

Dairy Assistant

1

Farmer

1

Farmers Daughter Dairying

1

General Servant Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for Leadlays in 1921
Farmer

9

Farmer's Son

4

Farmers Son

4

Agricultural Labourer

2

Joint Farmer Of 136 Acres

2

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