Gleaves Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Gleaves Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Gleaves family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 8
Potter 7
Independent 6
Potter Journeyman 6
Labourer 4
Female Servant 3
Male Servant 3
Spinner 3
Cotton Factory 3
Silk Weaver 3
Pupil 2
Out Fitter 2
Dress Maker 2
Flax Spinner 2
Horse Keeper 2
Collier 2
Carrier 1
Cotton Peicer 1
Home Maker Journeyman 1
Servant 1
Shoe Binder 1
Draper's Assistant 1
Ap Bobbin Maker 1
Back Cotton 1
Baker 1

Gleaves Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gleaves 100% 3,093
2 Glaves 86% 1,824
3 Gloves 71% 879
4 Gleves 86% 105

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The surname Gleaves is the most popular version of all its varients

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