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Leidenheimer Family History

Leidenheimer 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: Veitenheimer, Meisenheimer, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Reinheimer

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Where is the Leidenheimer family from?

You can see how Leidenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidenheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Leidenheimer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Leidenheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leidenheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidenheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leidenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leidenheimer. 50% of Leidenheimer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Molder
    25%
  • Coremaker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Leidenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidenheimer 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Leidenheimer. 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 246 military records available for the last name Leidenheimer. For the veterans among your Leidenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidenheimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leidenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leidenheimer in 1966 was 76, and 92 in 2004.

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