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Leadham Family History

Leadham Surname Meaning

see Leedham.

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


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Where is the Leadham family from?

You can see how Leadham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leadham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leadham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Leadham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Leadham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Leadham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leadham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leadham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leadham. 100% of Leadham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Leadham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Leadham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leadham 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Leadham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Leadham. For the veterans among your Leadham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leadham lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Leadham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leadham in 1983 was 88, and 62 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leadham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leadham 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.

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