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Leilley Family History

Leilley 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: Lilley, Reilley, Lilly, Pilley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley, Dilley

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Where is the Leilley family from?

You can see how Leilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leilley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leilley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Leilley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Leilley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leilley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leilley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Leilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leilley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Leilley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Leilley. For the veterans among your Leilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leilley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leilley

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