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Leatherdale Name Meaning

variant of Lauderdale .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Leatherman, Lauderdale, Deatherage, Weatherall, Weatherman

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Where is the Leatherdale family from?

You can see how Leatherdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leatherdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Leatherdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 41 Leatherdale families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Leatherdale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leatherdale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leatherdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leatherdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leatherdale. 85% of Leatherdale men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Blacksmith
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leatherdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leatherdale 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Leatherdale. 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 314 military records available for the last name Leatherdale. For the veterans among your Leatherdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leatherdale lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Leatherdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leatherdale in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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