Leicester Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Leicester Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Leicester family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 15
Female Servant 14
Agricultural Labourer 7
Coal Miner 6
Labourer 5
Male Servant 5
Shoe Maker 4
Weaver 4
Chair Maker 3
Farmer 3
Basket Maker 3
Colliers Drawer 3
Glass Maker 3
Tailor 3
Brick Layer 2
Char Woman 2
Clerk 2
Factory 2
Flour Dealer 2
Peels Brass 2
School 2
Mallster 2
Attorney 1
Blacksmith Journeyman 1
Apprentice 1

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