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Leyhew Family History

Leyhew 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: Lehew, Leyrer, Leyes, Mayhew, Leyden, Leffew, Layher, Reyher, Nephew

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Where is the Leyhew family from?

You can see how Leyhew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyhew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Leyhew families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leyhew's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leyhew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyhew 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 Leyhew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leyhew. 100% of Leyhew men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Leyhew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Leyhew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyhew 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Leyhew. 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 35 military records available for the last name Leyhew. For the veterans among your Leyhew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyhew lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Leyhew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leyhew in 1986 was 88, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leyhew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyhew 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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