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Leyer Family History

Leyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Layer, Lever, Meyer, Heyer, Leber, Geyer, Leer, Leger, Leser, Leder

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Where is the Leyer family from?

You can see how Leyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Leyer families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leyer's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Leyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyer. 39% of Leyer men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Leyer women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyer were Tailor and House Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • House Work
    14%

What Leyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyer 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 820 immigration records available for the last name Leyer. 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 421 military records available for the last name Leyer. For the veterans among your Leyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Leyer in 1955 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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