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Leerdam Family History

Leerdam 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: Leedom, Leedham, Derham, Leeds, Cerda, Lebeda, Leer, Leikam, Needham

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Leerdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leerdam 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Leerdam. 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 80 military records available for the last name Leerdam. For the veterans among your Leerdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leerdam lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Leerdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Leerdam in 1975 was 46, and 56 in 2000.

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