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Origins of the Pleasance surname

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We have a total number of 4423 records for people with the last name Pleasance.

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Where do most Pleasances live?

In 1921, most Pleasances lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Pleasances

How common is your surname?

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We have 4,190 records for the Pleasance surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Pleasances most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Pleasance first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Pleasances

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

Common Female occupations for Pleasances in 1921
Dressmaker

19

General Servant Domestic

16

Domestic Servant

15

Housemaid Domestic

11

House Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Pleasances in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

40

Butcher

20

Blacksmith

17

Farm Labourer

16

General Labourer

11

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