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Ledrew Family History

Ledrew 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: Lerew, Drew, Ledger, Lepre, Leder, Leyrer, Lehew, Andrew, Nedrow

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Where is the Ledrew family from?

You can see how Ledrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ledrew families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 33 Ledrew families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ledrew's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ledrew families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ledrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ledrew. 29% of Ledrew men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ledrew 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 1921

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Ledrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ledrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledrew 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Ledrew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Ledrew. For the veterans among your Ledrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledrew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ledrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ledrew in 1964 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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