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Leyh Name Meaning

German: variant of Ley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ley, Fey, Lech, Lesh, Lesch, Beyl, Dey, Leh, Key, Beye

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Where is the Leyh family from?

You can see how Leyh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Leyh families living in Missouri. This was about 27% of all the recorded Leyh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Leyh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyh. 19% of Leyh men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Leyh women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyh were Butcher and Cashier. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leyh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyh 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 537 immigration records available for the last name Leyh. 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 803 military records available for the last name Leyh. For the veterans among your Leyh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyh lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Leyh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leyh in 1942 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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