Leah Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Leah Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Leah family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 139
Cotton Weaver 19
Labourer 15
Silk Weaver 13
Domestic Servant 12
Dress Maker 10
Cotton Operative 9
Cotton Winder 9
Coal Miner 9
Gardener 7
General Servant 7
Annuitant 6
Farm Servant 6
House Keeper 6
Agricultural Labourer 5
Dressmaker 5
Shoe Maker 5
Cotton Piecer 4
Cotton Spinner 4
Servant 4
Cotton Frame Tenter 4
Boot Closer 4
Scholar Go To School 4
Carpenter 3
Tin Plate Worker 3

Leah Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Leah 100% 8,905
2 Lihou 20% 214

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The surname Leah is the most popular version of all its varients

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