Origins of the Leonard surname
About the Leonards
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Interesting facts about Leonard
How common is your surname?
523rd most common surname in the UK
Who were Leonards most likely to marry?
What are the most common Leonard first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Leonards
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Leonards in 1921
Dressmaker
260
Domestic Servant
183
Laundress
164
Charwoman
161
General Servant Domestic
145
Common male occupations for Leonards in 1921
General Labourer
387
Coal Miner
214
Agricultural Labourer
213
Farmer
179
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
178
