Leister Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Leister Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Leister family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 5
Independent 3
File Smith 3
Gardener 2
Collier 2
Laundress 2
Woollen Weaver 2
Labourer 1
Spinner 1
Rolerman 1
Soldier 1
Flour Dealer 1
Groom 1
Butcher 1
China Dealer 1
Clock Maker 1
Dyer 1
Journeyman Goldsmith 1
Tailor 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Frame Work Knitter 1
Dress Maker 1
Male Servant 1
Plater 1
Independant 1

Leister Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Lister 86% 54,853
2 Lester 86% 34,712
3 Laister 86% 1,708
4 Leister 100% 940
5 Laster 71% 903
6 Loster 71% 493
7 Luster 71% 259
8 Alister 71% 247
9 Elster 71% 158
10 Leaster 86% 145
11 Lestor 71% 101

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The surname Leister is the 4th most popular variant of Lister.

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