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Leyra Family History

Leyra 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: Leyva, Leyba, Leyda, Serra, Ley, Lear, Bera, Sera, Leer, Leva

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Where is the Leyra family from?

You can see how Leyra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leyra family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyra's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Leyra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leyra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leyra. 50% of Leyra men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Cigar Store
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Leyra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Leyra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyra 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Leyra. 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 39 military records available for the last name Leyra. For the veterans among your Leyra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyra lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Leyra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leyra in 1987 was 88, and 65 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leyra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyra 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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