Origins of the Leavett surname
About the Leavetts
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Interesting facts about Leavett
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Leavett surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
Who were Leavetts most likely to marry?
Leavitt Or Levitt Or Leavett Or Lavett Or Levetts
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Leavitt Or Levitt Or Leavett Or Lavett Or Levett Jrs
Our tell us which families married Leavetts.
What are the most common Leavett first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Leavetts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leavetts in 1921
Dressmaker
5
Oyster Dredgerman
3
Carpenter
2
Clerical Assistant Grade I
2
General Servant
2
Common male occupations for Leavetts in 1921
Mariner
42
Ab
30
Able Seaman
23
A B
17
Mate
10
