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Ledridge Family History

Ledridge 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: Herridge, Aldridge, Leftridge, Eldridge, Leveridge, Berridge

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Where is the Ledridge family from?

You can see how Ledridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ledridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ledridge families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ledridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ledridge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledridge 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 Ledridge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ledridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Ledridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledridge 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ledridge. 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 164 military records available for the last name Ledridge. For the veterans among your Ledridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledridge lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ledridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ledridge in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledridge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledridge 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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