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Leyes Family History

Leyes Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): patronymic from Ley This surname is very rare in Germany. Scottish and English: possibly a variant of Lee . This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lees, Leys, Keyes, Heye, Heyes, Lebens, Leyh, Rees, Dyes, Levens

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Where is the Leyes family from?

You can see how Leyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Leyes families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Leyes's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Leyes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leyes. 50% of Leyes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Cardboard Boxmaker
    50%
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 381 immigration records available for the last name Leyes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Leyes. For the veterans among your Leyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leyes in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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