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Leyne Family History

Leyne 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: Lyne, Leone, Lehne, Heyne, Layne, Lenz, Lee, Leon, Lye, Lane

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Where is the Leyne family from?

You can see how Leyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leyne family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Leyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyne 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 413 census records available for the last name Leyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyne 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Leyne. 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 34 military records available for the last name Leyne. For the veterans among your Leyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyne lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Leyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leyne in 1971 was 61, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyne 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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