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Leyde Family History

Leyde 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: Lyde, Leyden, Heyde, Lehde, Leyda, Linde, Lee, Hyde, Lye, Leader

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Where is the Leyde family from?

You can see how Leyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leyde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Leyde families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Leyde's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leyde families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyde. 72% of Leyde men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leyde women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Conductor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyde 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Leyde. 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 557 military records available for the last name Leyde. For the veterans among your Leyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyde lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Leyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leyde in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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