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Where is the Leyh family from?

You can see how Leyh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Leyh families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Leyh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leyh families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyh 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Leyh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyh 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Leyh. 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 803 military records available for the last name Leyh. For the veterans among your Leyh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyh lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Leyh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leyh in 1942 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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