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Leyo Family History

Leyo 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: Leo, Ley, Leys, Ledo, Leto, Deyo, Leno, Lebo, Lego, Leyh

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Where is the Leyo family from?

You can see how Leyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leyo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Leyo family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyo's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leyo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyo 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 134 census records available for the last name Leyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyo 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Leyo. 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 44 military records available for the last name Leyo. For the veterans among your Leyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leyo in 1965 was 58, and 22 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyo 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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