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 135
General Labourer 8
Butcher 7
General Servant 6
House Keeper 6
Glass Maker 6
Fustian Cutter 5
Domestic Servant 4
Dress Maker 4
Corn Miller 4
Cotton Reeler 4
Labourer 4
Laundress 4
Carpenters Son 4
At Home 3
Boiler Maker 3
Basket Maker 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Grocer 3
Milliner & Dress Maker Employing 2 Apprentice 3
No Occupation 3
Shoe Maker 3
Bricklayer 3
Farm Labourer 3
Milliner &dressmaker 3

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