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Leyda Family History

Leyda Surname Meaning

Variant of Lyday a surname of German origin (see Leidig).

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


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Where is the Leyda family from?

You can see how Leyda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leyda family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leyda families in 1891.
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What did your Leyda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyda. 25% of Leyda men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Leyda women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyda were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

What Leyda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leyda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyda 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Leyda. 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 586 military records available for the last name Leyda. For the veterans among your Leyda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyda lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Leyda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leyda in 1953 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyda 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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