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Leyman Family History

Leyman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Layman.

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


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Where is the Leyman family from?

You can see how Leyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Leyman families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leyman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Leyman families in 1891.
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What did your Leyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leyman. 34% of Leyman men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Leyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyman were Builders Labourer and Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer (own Account)
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Cook
    4%

What Leyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Leyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyman 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 670 immigration records available for the last name Leyman. 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 571 military records available for the last name Leyman. For the veterans among your Leyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leyman in 1962 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyman 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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