Origins of the Leavitt surname
About the Leavitts
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Interesting facts about Leavitt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Leavitt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1909.
Who were Leavitts most likely to marry?
Leavitt Or Levitt Or Leavett Or Lavett Or Levetts
Our tell us which families married Leavitts.
What are the most common Leavitt first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Leavitts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leavitts in 1921
Mariners Daur
4
Book Folder
2
Confectioner (Sweets)
2
Living On Her Own Means
2
Sister Of Mercy
2
Common male occupations for Leavitts in 1921
Farm Hands
28
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
19
Tinsmiths
14
General Farmers
11
Clerks
10
