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Leidal Family History

Leidal 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: Leidel, Leiman, Leikam, Reidel, Leal, Leidig, Leider, Seidel, Vidal

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Where is the Leidal family from?

You can see how Leidal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Leidal families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leidal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leidal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidal 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 Leidal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leidal. 50% of Leidal 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Leidal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Leidal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidal 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Leidal. 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 42 military records available for the last name Leidal. For the veterans among your Leidal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leidal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leidal in 1963 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leidal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidal 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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