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Origins of the Leatherbarrow surname

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We have a total number of 6958 records for people with the last name Leatherbarrow.

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Where do most Leatherbarrows live?

In 1921, most Leatherbarrows lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leatherbarrows

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

We have 6,590 records for the Leatherbarrow surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Leatherbarrows most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leatherbarrow first names?

  • James
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Leatherbarrows

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

Common Female occupations for Leatherbarrows in 1921
Cotton Weaver

33

Laundress

25

Dressmaker

18

Housekeeper

17

House Servant

16

Common Male occupations for Leatherbarrows in 1921
Carter

82

Farm Labourer

38

Agricultural Labourer

32

Cotton Spinner

27

Mariner

25

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