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Leypold Family History

Leypold 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: Leopold, Leupold, Leipold, Reynold, Lebold, Leibold, Lupold, Seybold

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Where is the Leypold family from?

You can see how Leypold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leypold family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leypold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Leypold families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Leypold's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Leypold families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leypold 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 129 census records available for the last name Leypold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leypold 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Leypold. 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 261 military records available for the last name Leypold. For the veterans among your Leypold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leypold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Leypold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leypold in 1963 was 75, and 53 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leypold 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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