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Leykum Family History

Leykum 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: Leikam, Beckum, Lerum, Weikum, Lynum, Legum, Lum, Ley, Leake, Yum

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Where is the Leykum family from?

You can see how Leykum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leykum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leykum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leykum families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Leykum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leykum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Leykum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leykum 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Leykum. 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 106 military records available for the last name Leykum. For the veterans among your Leykum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leykum lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Leykum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leykum in 1971 was 73, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leykum 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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