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Laidig Family History

Laidig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leidig.

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


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Where is the Laidig family from?

You can see how Laidig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laidig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Laidig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 58 Laidig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 98% of all the recorded Laidig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laidig families in 1880.
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What did your Laidig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laidig. 43% of Laidig men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Laidig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laidig were Gardner and Housewife.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Gardner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Laidig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Laidig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laidig 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Laidig. 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 149 military records available for the last name Laidig. For the veterans among your Laidig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laidig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Laidig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Laidig in 1957 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laidig 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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