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Leyba Family History

Leyba Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Leiva.

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


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Where is the Leyba family from?

You can see how Leyba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 89 Leyba families living in New Mexico. This was about 69% of all the recorded Leyba's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Leyba families in 1880.
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What did your Leyba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyba. 39% of Leyba men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Leyba women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyba were Coal Miner and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Coal Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 587 immigration records available for the last name Leyba. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leyba. For the veterans among your Leyba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyba lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Leyba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leyba in 1942 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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