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Leydecker Family History

Leydecker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leyendecker, a cognate of 2 below.Compare Leidecker.Dutch: occupational name for a slater.Dutch leidekker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leydecker family from?

You can see how Leydecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leydecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leydecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Leydecker family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Leydecker's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Leydecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leydecker 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 Leydecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laundry Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leydecker. 45% of Leydecker men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Leydecker women worked as a Laundry Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leydecker were Carpenter and Household.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundry Worker
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Household
    25%

What Leydecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leydecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leydecker 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Leydecker. 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 308 military records available for the last name Leydecker. For the veterans among your Leydecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leydecker lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Leydecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Leydecker in 1954 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leydecker 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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