Ledsam Family History

Ledsam Surname Meaning

see Ledsham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Leikam, Ledsome, Ludlam, Lesak, Lesar, Lessa, Leday, Ledman, Leedham, Sedam

3,000 record(s) for Ledsam

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
34	Military Records
64	Immigration Records
712	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Ledsam family from?

You can see how Ledsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledsam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Ledsam families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ledsam's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ledsam families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledsam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ledsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor engineer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ledsam. 60% of Ledsam men worked as a Motor engineer and 60% of Ledsam women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledsam were Chartered accountant and bar maid.

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 1939

Motor engineer

60%

Chartered accountant

40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

60%

bar maid

40%

What Ledsam family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 712 census records available for the last name Ledsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledsam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Ledsam. 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.

Military Records

There are 34 military records available for the last name Ledsam. For the veterans among your Ledsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Ledsam lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Ledsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ledsam in 1985 was 66, and 40 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledsam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.