Origins of the Leman surname
About the Lemans
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Interesting facts about Leman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Leman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.
What are the most common Leman first names?
John
Thomas
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Lemans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Lemans in 1921
Dressmaker
28
Living On Own Means
17
House Keeper
11
Dress Maker
10
Living On Her Own Means
10
Common male occupations for Lemans in 1921
Fishmonger
23
Tailor
22
Fisherman
20
Butcher
16
Carpenter
14
