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Ledone Family History

Ledone 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: Pedone, Tedone, Leone, Leon, Lemon, Levene, Lepine, Ledsome, Dedon

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Where is the Ledone family from?

You can see how Ledone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ledone families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 4 Ledone families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ledone's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ledone families in 1920.
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What did your Ledone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ledone. 30% of Ledone men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Ledone women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledone were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 716 census records available for the last name Ledone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledone 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ledone. 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 78 military records available for the last name Ledone. For the veterans among your Ledone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ledone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ledone in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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