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Leyse Family History

Leyse 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: Leys, Leise, Leese, Lease, Lese, Heyse, Lee, Lees, Lye, Ley

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Where is the Leyse family from?

You can see how Leyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Leyse families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyse's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Leyse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyse 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 Leyse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyse. 50% of Leyse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leyse 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Leyse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Leyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyse 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Leyse. 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 23 military records available for the last name Leyse. For the veterans among your Leyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Leyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leyse in 1968 was 66, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leyse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyse 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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