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Origins of the Leney surname

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About the Leneys

We have a total number of 2622 records for people with the last name Leney.

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Where do most Leneys live?

In 1921, most Leneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leneys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,250 records for the Leney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Leneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Leneys.

What are the most common Leney first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Leney family members

Common jobs for Leneys

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

Common Female occupations for Leneys in 1921
Dressmaker

16

Living On Own Means

12

Laundress

7

Domestic Servant

6

Housekeeper

5

Common Male occupations for Leneys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

16

Carpenter

14

Brewer

13

Farmer

13

Living On Own Means

9

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