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Leyn Family History

Leyn 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: Leon, Ley, Lein, Leys, Len, Leen, Lean, Lyn, Lehn, Lenn

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Where is the Leyn family from?

You can see how Leyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Leyn family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Leyn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leyn. 100% of Leyn women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Leyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyn 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Leyn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Leyn. For the veterans among your Leyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leyn in 1966 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyn 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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