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Leydorf Family History

Leydorf 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: Endorf, Seedorf, Wendorf, Bendorf, Leydon, Leader, Kasdorf, Ledford

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Where is the Leydorf family from?

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

What did your Leydorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leydorf. 34% of Leydorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leydorf women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Switchman
    34%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Leydorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Leydorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leydorf 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Leydorf. 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 57 military records available for the last name Leydorf. For the veterans among your Leydorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leydorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leydorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Leydorf in 1963 was 88, and 63 in 2004.

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