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Leeding Family History

Leeding Surname Meaning

possibly a locative name from Leedon in Eggington (Beds) but no early records of this have been found.

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


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Where is the Leeding family from?

You can see how Leeding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeding family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leeding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Leeding families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Leeding's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Leeding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeding 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 Leeding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leeding. 43% of Leeding men worked as a Farmer Retired and 79% of Leeding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeding were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Farmer Retired
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties
    11%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leeding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeding 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Leeding. 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 211 military records available for the last name Leeding. For the veterans among your Leeding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeding lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Leeding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leeding in 1971 was 55, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeding 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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