Leid Surname Meaning & Leid Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Leid family from?

You can see how Leid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Leid families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Leid's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leid families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leid 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Leid. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leid. For the veterans among your Leid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leid lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leid in 1961 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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Leid Family History