Origins of the Leaven surname
About the Leavens
We have a total of 249 records for people with the last name Leaven.
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Interesting facts about Leaven
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Leaven surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Leavens most likely to marry?
Van Leavens
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What are the most common Leaven first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Leavens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leavens in 1921
Domestic Servant (Unemployed)
2
Housekeeper
2
At Home
1
Bed Maker
1
Charwoman
1
Common male occupations for Leavens in 1921
Cabinet Maker
2
Commercial Clerk
2
Corn Miller
2
Insurance Clerk
2
Smith And Sons Bootstall
2
