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
Scholar 107
Cotton Weaver 8
Labourer 8
Glass Maker 7
Cord Wainer 7
House Keeper 6
Dress Maker 6
Engineer 5
Cotton Spinner 4
Son Of Above 4
Wife Of Above 4
Milliner 4
Shoe Maker 4
Domestic Servant 3
Servant 3
Boiler Maker 2
Grocer Apprentice 2
Grocer's Assistant 2
Housemaid 2
Railway Clerk 2
Silk Weaver 2
Stripper Cotton Mill 2
Weaver Cotton 2
Chemist 2
Potter 2

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