Leza Family History

Leza Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from a place in Araba/Álava province Basque Country (Spain).

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

Similar surnames: Reza, Loza, Leva, Lena, Lea, Leja, Laza, Lema, Lexa, Lenza

8,000 record(s) for Leza

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
78	Military Records
428	Immigration Records
511	Census and Voter Lists
392	Member Trees

Where is the Leza family from?

You can see how Leza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Leza family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leza's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Leza families in 1840.

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

What did your Leza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leza. 60% of Leza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leza women worked as a Laundress.

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

60%

Farm laborer

40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Laundress

100%

What Leza family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 511 census records available for the last name Leza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leza census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 428 immigration records available for the last name Leza. 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 78 military records available for the last name Leza. For the veterans among your Leza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Leza lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leza in 1961 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leza 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.