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Leindecker Family History

Leindecker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leyendecker.

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


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Where is the Leindecker family from?

You can see how Leindecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leindecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leindecker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Leindecker family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Leindecker's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Leindecker families in 1911.
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What did your Leindecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leindecker. 38% of Leindecker men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Leindecker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leindecker were Farmer and Machine Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Leindecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leindecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leindecker 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Leindecker. 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 374 military records available for the last name Leindecker. For the veterans among your Leindecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leindecker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leindecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leindecker in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leindecker 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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