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Leidel Family History

Leidel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Leidolf from Liudulf composed of the ancient Germanic elements liut ‘people’ + wolf ‘wolf’ or waltan ‘to rule’.

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


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Where is the Leidel family from?

You can see how Leidel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leidel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Leidel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Leidel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Leidel families in 1891.
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What did your Leidel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leidel. 23% of Leidel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Leidel women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leidel were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leidel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidel 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Leidel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leidel. For the veterans among your Leidel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leidel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leidel in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidel 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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