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Lydecker Family History

Lydecker Surname Meaning

Dutch: occupational name for a slater leidekker. Compare German Leidecker.

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


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Where is the Lydecker family from?

You can see how Lydecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydecker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Lydecker families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lydecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lydecker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydecker 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 Lydecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lydecker. 39% of Lydecker men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Lydecker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lydecker were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Lydecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lydecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydecker 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Lydecker. 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 542 military records available for the last name Lydecker. For the veterans among your Lydecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lydecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lydecker in 1963 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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