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Leida Family History

Leida 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: Leiva, Weida, Leija, Leid, Leidy, Lenda, Reida, Leyda, Landa, Ida

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Where is the Leida family from?

You can see how Leida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leida family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leida families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leida family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leida's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Leida families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leida. 100% of Leida men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Leida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leida 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Leida. 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 52 military records available for the last name Leida. For the veterans among your Leida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leida lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Leida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Leida in 1963 was 75, and 101 in 1998.

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