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Origins of the Leahan surname

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About the Leahans

We have a total number of 322 records for people with the last name Leahan.

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Where do most Leahans live?

In 1921, most Leahans lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Leahans

How common is your surname?

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

We have 69 records for the Leahan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Leahans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leahan first names?

  • John
  • Cornelius
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Leahans

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

Common Female occupations for Leahans in 1921
Domestic

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Housekeeper Domestic Servant

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Machinist Khaki Equipments

1

Spinster

1

Spr

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Common Male occupations for Leahans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

2

Boatman

2

Able Seaman

1

Agl Labourer

1

At Home

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