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Leddon Family History

Leddon Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Leadon or Upleadon in Herefordshire or Highleadon or Upleadon in Gloucestershire all named from the Leadon river which derives its name from British litano- ‘broad’.

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


Similar surnames: Lyddon, Seddon, Lenton, London, Eldon, Leon, Haddon, Weedon, Hendon

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Where is the Leddon family from?

You can see how Leddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Leddon families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leddon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Leddon families in 1911.
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What did your Leddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leddon. 36% of Leddon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leddon women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leddon were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leddon 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Leddon. 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 473 military records available for the last name Leddon. For the veterans among your Leddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leddon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Leddon in 1961 was 34, and 83 in 2004.

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