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Origins of the Levesley surname

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About the Levesleys

We have a total number of 1817 records for people with the last name Levesley.

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Where do most Levesleys live?

In 1921, most Levesleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Levesleys

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We have 1,700 records for the Levesley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Levesleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Levesley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Levesleys

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

Common Female occupations for Levesleys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

6

Charwoman

5

Drapers Assistant

4

Dressmaker

4

At School

3

Common Male occupations for Levesleys in 1921
Farmer

16

Table Blade Grinder

14

General Labourer

8

Table Knife Grinder

8

Grinder

5

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