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Leynard Family History

Leynard 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: Leonard, Reynard, Lenard, Lennard, Bernard, Legard, Linard, Lessard

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Where is the Leynard family from?

You can see how Leynard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leynard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leynard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Leynard family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Leynard's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Leynard families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Leynard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leynard 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Leynard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Leynard. For the veterans among your Leynard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leynard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Leynard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Leynard in 1974 was 73, and 78 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leynard 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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