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Leyo Family History

Leyo 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: Leo, Ley, Leys, Ledo, Leto, Deyo, Leno, Lebo, Lego, Leyh

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Where is the Leyo family from?

You can see how Leyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Leyo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Leyo families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyo's in USA. California had the highest population of Leyo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leyo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Leyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyo 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Leyo. 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 44 military records available for the last name Leyo. For the veterans among your Leyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leyo in 1965 was 58, and 22 in 2004.

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