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Ledrich Family History

Ledrich 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: Hedrich, Fenrich, Laurich, Andrich, Redlich, Heidrich, Lerch, Aldrich

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Where is the Ledrich family from?

You can see how Ledrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledrich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ledrich family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ledrich's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Ledrich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Ledrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledrich 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ledrich. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ledrich. For the veterans among your Ledrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledrich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ledrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ledrich in 1967 was 84, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledrich 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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