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Leyes Family History

Leyes Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): patronymic from Ley This surname is very rare in Germany. Scottish and English: possibly a variant of Lee . This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Lees, Leys, Keyes, Heye, Heyes, Lebens, Leyh, Rees, Dyes, Levens

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Where is the Leyes family from?

You can see how Leyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leyes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Leyes families living in British Columbia. This was about 37% of all the recorded Leyes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Leyes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyes. 30% of Leyes men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Leyes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyes were Truck Driver and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyes 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Leyes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Leyes. For the veterans among your Leyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Leyes in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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