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Origins of the Leeney surname

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About the Leeneys

We have a total number of 626 records for people with the last name Leeney.

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Where do most Leeneys live?

In 1921, most Leeneys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Leeneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 333 records for the Leeney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Leeneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Leeneys.

What are the most common Leeney first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Catherine

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Common jobs for Leeneys

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

Common Female occupations for Leeneys in 1921
Dress Maker

2

Hawker

2

Housemaid

2

Kitchen Maid

2

Scholer

2

Common Male occupations for Leeneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

7

Tailor

6

Butcher

2

Capstan Man

2

Porter

2

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