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Origins of the Leishman surname

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About the Leishmans

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Where do most Leishmans live?

In 1921, most Leishmans lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leishmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 6,650 records for the Leishman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Leishmans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leishman first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Leishmans

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

Common Female occupations for Leishmans in 1921
Dressmaker

39

Domestic Servant

33

F S

32

Housekeeper

25

House Servant

17

Common Male occupations for Leishmans in 1921
Coal Miner

111

Iron Moulder

46

Carter

33

Joiner

31

Flesher

29

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