Origins of the Leesley surname

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    In 1921, most Leesleys lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Leesleys

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    Commmon female occupations for Leesleys in 1921

    Cutler

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    Grinder

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    Dressmaker

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    General Servant

    2

    Servant Domestic

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    Commmon male occupations for Leesleys in 1921

    Grinder

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    Pearl & Ivory Fluter

    5

    Rash Cutter

    5

    Stone Mason

    5

    Filesmith

    4

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