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Leyhan Family History

Leyhan 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: Lehan, Leyman, Lyman, Leiman, Meehan, Eyman, Lean, Behan, Lenahan

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Where is the Leyhan family from?

You can see how Leyhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Leyhan families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Leyhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leyhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyhan 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 Leyhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Leyhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyhan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Leyhan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Leyhan. For the veterans among your Leyhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Leyhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leyhan in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 1995.

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