Life Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Life Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Life family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 10
Shoe Maker 3
Bonnet Maker 2
Carter 2
Powerloom Cotton Weaver 2
Porter 2
Fundholder's Wife 1
Retired Corn Merchant 1
Blacksmith 1
General Servant 1
Book Keeper 1
Frame Cotton Drawer 1
Handloom Cotton Weaver 1
House Keeper 1
House Work 1
Letter Press Printer 1
Letter Press Printer's Son 1
Letter Press Printer's Wife 1
Power Loom Cotton Weaver 1
Tailor Apprentice 1
Dress Maker 1
Shoemaker 1
Magistrate 1
Apprentice 1
Boots 1

Life Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Leaf 25% 3,715
2 Leafe 60% 797
3 Life 100% 607
4 Leefe 60% 369

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The surname Life is the 3rd most popular variant of Leaf.

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