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Leidigh Family History

Leidigh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leidig.

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


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Where is the Leidigh family from?

You can see how Leidigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidigh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leidigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Leidigh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Leidigh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leidigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leidigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leidigh. 47% of Leidigh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leidigh women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leidigh were Painter 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Leidigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leidigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidigh 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Leidigh. 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 212 military records available for the last name Leidigh. For the veterans among your Leidigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidigh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leidigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Leidigh in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidigh 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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