Leyn Family History

Leyn Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Leon, Ley, Lein, Leys, Len, Leen, Lean, Lyn, Lehn, Lenn

2,000 record(s) for Leyn

632	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
26	Military Records
144	Immigration Records
120	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Leyn family from?

You can see how Leyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Leyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leyn families living in Washington. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leyn's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Leyn families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leyn.

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

Stenographer

100%

What Leyn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 120 census records available for the last name Leyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 144 immigration records available for the last name Leyn. 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.

Military Records

There are 26 military records available for the last name Leyn. For the veterans among your Leyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Leyn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leyn in 1966 was 72, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.