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Origins of the Leafe surname

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About the Leafes

We have a total number of 1724 records for people with the last name Leafe.

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Where do most Leafes live?

In 1921, most Leafes lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Leafes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,610 records for the Leafe surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Leafes most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leafe first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Leafes

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

Common Female occupations for Leafes in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Domestic Servant

5

Seamstress

5

At Home

4

Living On Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Leafes in 1921
Frame Work Knitter

7

Blacksmith

6

Butcher

6

Farmer

6

Fishmonger

6

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