Origins of the Leger surname

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    In 1921, most Legers lived in london

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    1,300 Leger Travel & migration records
    1,100 Legers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Legers

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    Commmon female occupations for Legers in 1921

    Dressmaker

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    Living On Own Means

    7

    Laundress

    5

    Private Means

    5

    House Keeper

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Legers in 1921

    Farm Hands

    14

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    9

    General Farmers

    7

    Clerk

    6

    Coal Miner

    6

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