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Leyle Family History

Leyle 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: Lyle, Lee, Mehle, Lye, Hoyle, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Foyle, Ley

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Where is the Leyle family from?

You can see how Leyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Leyle families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leyle's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Leyle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyle 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 173 census records available for the last name Leyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyle 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Leyle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Leyle. For the veterans among your Leyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyle lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Leyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leyle in 1989 was 82, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyle 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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