Life Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Life Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Life family

Profession Census Frequency
Biscuit Manufacterer 2
Commercial Clerk 2
Cotton Weaver 2
None 2
School 2
School Girl 2
Blacksmith 2
Labourer 1
Millener 1
Assistant Matron 1
Mason 1
Rabbit Trapper 1
Ship Fitter 1
Sorting Clerk A Helplist 1
Sub Post Master & Farmer 1
Shop Assistant 1
Confectionery Sugar Boiler 1
Coach Man (domestic) 1
Dress Maker 1
Kitchen Maid (domestic) 1
Mercantile Clerk 1
Nurse 1
Apprentice Fitter 1
Junior Draughtsman 1
Machine Painter 1

Life Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Leaf 25% 3,715
2 Leafe 60% 797
3 Life 100% 607
4 Leefe 60% 369

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The surname Life is the 3rd most popular variant of Leaf.

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