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Origins of the Leyburn surname

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We have a total number of 604 records for people with the last name Leyburn.

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Where do most Leyburns live?

In 1921, most Leyburns lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Leyburns

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We have 526 records for the Leyburn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Leyburns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Leyburn first names?

  • George
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Leyburns

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

Common Female occupations for Leyburns in 1921
Domestic Servant

5

Laundress

5

General Servant Domestic

4

Retired School Mistress

3

Farmer

2

Common Male occupations for Leyburns in 1921
Butcher

9

Agricultural Labourer

3

Blacksmith

3

Farm Servant

3

Householder

3

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