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Leidtke Family History

Leidtke 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: Heidtke, Leite, Litke, Luedtke, Liedtke, Leitzke, Hedtke, Ludtke

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Where is the Leidtke family from?

You can see how Leidtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidtke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidtke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Leidtke families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Leidtke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Leidtke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidtke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leidtke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Leidtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidtke 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Leidtke. 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 74 military records available for the last name Leidtke. For the veterans among your Leidtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidtke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Leidtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leidtke in 1969 was 72, and 77 in 2003.

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