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Origins of the Leslie surname

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About the Leslies

We have a total number of 59622 records for people with the last name Leslie.

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Where do most Leslies live?

In 1921, most Leslies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Leslies

How common is your surname?

907th most common surname in the UK

We have 41,200 records for the Leslie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Leslies most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Leslies.

What are the most common Leslie first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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

Common jobs for Leslies

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

Common Female occupations for Leslies in 1921
Dressmaker

208

Domestic Servant

187

Annuitant

147

Housekeeper

126

Living On Own Means

124

Common Male occupations for Leslies in 1921
Farmer

280

Farm Servant

227

Fisherman

198

Tailor

151

Shoemaker

140

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