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Leddra Family History

Leddra Surname 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: Leder, Leddon, Sendra, Leddy, Fedora, Lepera, Kendra, Lenda, Ledden

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Where is the Leddra family from?

You can see how Leddra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leddra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Leddra families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Leddra families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Leddra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leddra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leddra 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 Leddra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leddra. 100% of Leddra men worked as an Incapacitated and 74% of Leddra women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    11%

What Leddra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leddra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leddra 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Leddra. 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 183 military records available for the last name Leddra. For the veterans among your Leddra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leddra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Leddra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leddra in 1964 was 61, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leddra 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.

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