Origins of the Leir surname
About the Leirs
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Interesting facts about Leir
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Leirs most likely to marry?
Leir Or Leipzigers
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What are the most common Leir first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
Common jobs for Leirs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Leirs in 1921
Living On Her Own Means
5
Agricultural Labourer Daughter
4
Private Means
4
Living On Own Means
3
Clergymans Daughter
2
Commmon male occupations for Leirs in 1921
Shipwright
5
Clergymans Son
4
Private Means
3
Tailor
3
Yeom
3
