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Leedom Family History

Leedom Name Meaning

English: variant of Leedham .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Leedham, Leeder, Leemon, Weeden, Seeton, Beedle, Lemmon, Newsom, Lem

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Where is the Leedom family from?

You can see how Leedom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leedom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leedom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Leedom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Leedom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leedom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leedom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leedom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leedom. 26% of Leedom men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Leedom women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leedom were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leedom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leedom 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Leedom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leedom. For the veterans among your Leedom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leedom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leedom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leedom in 1955 was 25, and 66 in 2004.

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