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Leidman Family History

Leidman 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: Leiman, Leibman, Eidman, Leitman, Ledman, Zeidman, Weidman, Seidman

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Where is the Leidman family from?

You can see how Leidman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Leidman families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Leidman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leidman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leidman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leidman. 34% of Leidman men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Sales Clerk
    34%
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What Leidman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Leidman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidman 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Leidman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Leidman. For the veterans among your Leidman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Leidman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leidman in 1970 was 56, and 88 in 2004.

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