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Ledden Name Meaning

English: variant of Latham . Irish: variant of Lydon .

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


Similar surnames: Hedden, Leyden, Headen, Medlen, Rodden, Weeden, Linden, Leddon

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Where is the Ledden family from?

You can see how Ledden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ledden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Ledden families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ledden's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ledden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ledden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ledden. 100% of Ledden 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ledden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledden 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Ledden. 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 622 military records available for the last name Ledden. For the veterans among your Ledden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ledden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ledden in 1961 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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