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Origins of the Leece surname

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Where do most Leeces live?

In 1921, most Leeces lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leeces

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,100 records for the Leece surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Leeces most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leece first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Leeces

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

Common Female occupations for Leeces in 1921
Dressmaker

30

General Servant Domestic

21

Domestic Servant

15

House Servant

15

General Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Leeces in 1921
Farmer

31

Fisherman

26

General Labourer

23

Agricultural Labourer

18

Farm Labourer

18

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