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Leyson Family History

Leyson Surname Meaning

see Leyshon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Leyson family from?

You can see how Leyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Leyson families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leyson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Leyson families in 1891.
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What did your Leyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leyson. 50% of Leyson men worked as a Carpenter and 30% of Leyson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyson were Poultry Farmer and Assisting Husband.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Poultry Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    30%
  • Private Means
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Assisting Husband
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyson 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Leyson. 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 139 military records available for the last name Leyson. For the veterans among your Leyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyson lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Leyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Leyson in 1942 was 42, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyson 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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