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Leyko Family History

Leyko Name 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: Lesko, Lefko, Leo, Ley, Leake, Perko, Lehto, Leino, Leys, Lesky

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Where is the Leyko family from?

You can see how Leyko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leyko family living in Arizona. This was about 25% of all the recorded Leyko's in USA. Arizona and 3 other states had the highest population of Leyko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cuffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leyko. 50% of Leyko women worked as a Cuffer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cuffer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Leyko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Leyko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyko 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Leyko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Leyko. For the veterans among your Leyko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Leyko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Leyko in 1969 was 85, and 90 in 2003.

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