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Origins of the Leathwhite surname

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About the Leathwhites

We have a total number of 99 records for people with the last name Leathwhite.

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Where do most Leathwhites live?

In 1921, most Leathwhites lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leathwhites

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

We have 92 records for the Leathwhite surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Leathwhites most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leathwhite first names?

  • George
  • Richard
  • Elizabeth
  • Susannah

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Common jobs for Leathwhites

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

Common Female occupations for Leathwhites in 1921
Cafe Waitres

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General Servant

1

Housemaid

1

Letterpress-Feeder

1

Office Cleaner

1

Common Male occupations for Leathwhites in 1921
Fireman

2

Bottler

1

Corpn Street Boy

1

Dock Labourer

1

General Labourer

1

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