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Leidner Family History

Leidner Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Leitner or Leider

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


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Where is the Leidner family from?

You can see how Leidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Leidner families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Leidner's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Leidner families in 1911.
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What did your Leidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leidner. 13% of Leidner men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Leidner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leidner were Machinist 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
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

What Leidner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidner 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Leidner. 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 Leidner. For the veterans among your Leidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leidner in 1962 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidner 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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