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Leyche Family History

Leyche 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: Lerche, Letcher, Lech, Leach, Lerch, Lence, Leicht, Lescher, Wyche

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Where is the Leyche family from?

You can see how Leyche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyche family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leyche families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Leyche families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyche's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Leyche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Leyche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyche 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Leyche. 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 Leyche. For the veterans among your Leyche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyche lifespan?

Average Leyche life expectancy in 1993 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyche 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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