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Leeders Family History

Leeders 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: Leaders, Lueders, Leeder, Seeders, Leader, Leeds, Leder, Leeper

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Where is the Leeders family from?

You can see how Leeders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeders family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leeders family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Leeders's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Leeders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leeders ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Leeders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeders 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Leeders. 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 35 military records available for the last name Leeders. For the veterans among your Leeders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeders lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Leeders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Leeders in 1966 was 70, and 43 in 2004.

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