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Leytham Family History

Leytham 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: Leatham, Feltham, Latham, Bentham, Beetham, Leathem, Leedham, Bertram

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Where is the Leytham family from?

You can see how Leytham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leytham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leytham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Leytham families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leytham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leytham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leytham 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 Leytham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leytham. 30% of Leytham 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Leytham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Leytham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leytham 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Leytham. 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 201 military records available for the last name Leytham. For the veterans among your Leytham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leytham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leytham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leytham in 1964 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leytham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leytham 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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