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Origins of the Leen surname

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About the Leens

We have a total number of 1480 records for people with the last name Leen.

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Where do most Leens live?

In 1921, most Leens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 388 records for the Leen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1810.

Who were Leens most likely to marry?

Rouchs

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Mc Leens

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Leens.

What are the most common Leen first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Catherine

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Leen family members

Common jobs for Leens

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

Common Female occupations for Leens in 1921
Daur

3

General Servant

3

Dressmaker

2

Kitchen Maid

2

Servant

2

Common Male occupations for Leens in 1921
Carter

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Coal Miner

2

General Labourer

2

Gent

2

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