Origins of the Leish surname

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    In 1921, most Leishs lived in north-east

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    Interesting facts about Leish

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    Mc Leishs

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    What are the most common Leish first names?

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Leishs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Leishs in 1921

    General Servant

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    Dressmaker

    4

    Housekeeper

    4

    Domestic Servant

    3

    Jute Weaver

    3

    Commmon male occupations for Leishs in 1921

    General Labourer

    7

    Able Seaman

    3

    Carpenter

    3

    Fisherman

    3

    Tailor

    3

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