Origins of the Left surname
About the Lefts
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Interesting facts about Left
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Left surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
Who were Lefts most likely to marry?
Left Hands
&
Left Hand Bulls
Our tell us which families married Lefts.
What are the most common Left first names?
John
William
Mary
Florence
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Common jobs for Lefts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lefts in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Hard Solderer
2
Housemaid Domestic
2
Japan Painter
2
No Trade
2
Common male occupations for Lefts in 1921
Bricklayer
5
Edge Tool Grinder
3
Press Fitter
3
Labr
2
No Trade
2
