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Origins of the Leathley surname

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We have a total number of 3534 records for people with the last name Leathley.

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Where do most Leathleys live?

In 1921, most Leathleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Leathleys

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We have 3,220 records for the Leathley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1531.

Who were Leathleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leathley first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Leathleys

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

Common Female occupations for Leathleys in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Cloth Weaver

15

Living On Own Means

9

School Mistress

9

Woollen Cloth Weaver

8

Common Male occupations for Leathleys in 1921
Blacksmith

24

Bricklayer

18

Tailor

11

Coal Miner

10

Joiner

10

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