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Origins of the Leape surname

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About the Leapes

We have a total number of 160 records for people with the last name Leape.

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Where do most Leapes live?

In 1921, most Leapes lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Leapes

How common is your surname?

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

We have 143 records for the Leape surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Leapes most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Leapes.

What are the most common Leape first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Ellen

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Common jobs for Leapes

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

Common Female occupations for Leapes in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

Barmaid

1

Beerhouse

1

Charwoman

1

Cotton Rover

1

Common Male occupations for Leapes in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Framework Knitter

3

Ganger

2

Weaver Son

2

Agricultural Labourer

1

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