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Leidemer Family History

Leidemer 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: Leimer, Leider, Lederer, Leidecker, Neiderer, Leidner, Leader, Ledger

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Where is the Leidemer family from?

You can see how Leidemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidemer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidemer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Leidemer families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Leidemer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leidemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leidemer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Leidemer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Leidemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidemer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Leidemer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Leidemer. For the veterans among your Leidemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidemer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Leidemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leidemer in 1966 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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