Origins of the Leo surname
About the Leos
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Interesting facts about Leo
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Leos most likely to marry?
de Leos
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What are the most common Leo first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Maria
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Common jobs for Leos
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Leos in 1921
Singer
217
Dressmaker
19
Living On Own Means
9
Laundress
6
Domestic Servant
5
Commmon male occupations for Leos in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
17
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10
Agricultural Labourer
8
Clerks
8
Farm Hands
7
