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Lederhaus Family History

Lederhaus 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: Lederman, Sunderhaus, Westerhaus, Osterhaus, Oberhaus, Ledermann

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Where is the Lederhaus family from?

You can see how Lederhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lederhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lederhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lederhaus families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lederhaus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Lederhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lederhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lederhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lederhaus. 100% of Lederhaus men worked as a Draftsman. .

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%
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What Lederhaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Lederhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lederhaus 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Lederhaus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Lederhaus. For the veterans among your Lederhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lederhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lederhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lederhaus in 1962 was 91, and 90 in 2003.

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