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Ledeboer Family History

Ledeboer Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from Ledeburg in Hanover Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Ledeboer family from?

You can see how Ledeboer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledeboer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledeboer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ledeboer families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ledeboer's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Ledeboer families in 1891.
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What did your Ledeboer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ledeboer. 34% of Ledeboer 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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm
    17%

What Ledeboer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ledeboer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledeboer 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Ledeboer. 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 415 military records available for the last name Ledeboer. For the veterans among your Ledeboer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledeboer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ledeboer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ledeboer in 1962 was 57, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledeboer 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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