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Leiding Family History

Leiding Surname Meaning

German: from Leiting a patronymic from the ancient Germanic personal name Laitho.

Variant of Leidig.

Habitational name from any of several places called Leiding (Lower Saxony) or Leidingen (Saarland).

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


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Where is the Leiding family from?

You can see how Leiding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Leiding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Leiding families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Leiding's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Leiding families in 1911.
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What did your Leiding ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Leiding. 67% of Leiding 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Drayman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leiding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiding 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Leiding. 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 194 military records available for the last name Leiding. For the veterans among your Leiding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiding lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leiding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leiding in 1952 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiding 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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