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Leddige Family History

Leddige Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Geddie, Leidig, Reddig, Eddie, Keddie, Leydig, Peddie, Lodge, Ledger

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Where is the Leddige family from?

You can see how Leddige families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leddige family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leddige family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leddige's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Leddige families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leddige surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leddige ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leddige. 100% of Leddige 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Leddige family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Leddige. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leddige 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Leddige. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Leddige. For the veterans among your Leddige ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leddige lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Leddige life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Leddige in 1968 was 61, and 20 in 2000.

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