Origins of the Leithwaite surname
About the Leithwaites
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Interesting facts about Leithwaite
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Leithwaite surname. The oldest one dates back to .
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What are the most common Leithwaite first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Ann
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Common jobs for Leithwaites
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leithwaites in 1921
Domestic
1
Domestic Servant
1
Formerly Charwoman
1
General Servant Domestic
1
House Servant
1
Common male occupations for Leithwaites in 1921
Plasterer
2
Blacksmith
1
Cask Washer
1
Dock Labourer
1
Farm Labourer
1
