Origins of the Leftley surname
About the Leftleys
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Interesting facts about Leftley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Leftley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Leftleys most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Leftley first names?
Charles
John
Sarah
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Leftleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leftleys in 1921
Farmer
10
Horseman
6
Dressmaker
4
Farm Labourer Wife
3
General Servant
3
Common male occupations for Leftleys in 1921
Farmer
19
Agricultural Labourer
15
Farm Labourer
10
General Labourer
10
Bricklayer
7
