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Leatherman Family History

Leatherman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Americanized form of German Lederman an occupational name for a leather worker or seller of leather goods from Middle High German leder ‘leather’ + man ‘man’.

English: occupational name for a leatherworker (see Leather).

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


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Where is the Leatherman family from?

You can see how Leatherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leatherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leatherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Leatherman families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leatherman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Leatherman families in 1891.
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What did your Leatherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruit Porter Heavy W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leatherman. 100% of Leatherman men worked as a Fruit Porter Heavy W and 100% of Leatherman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fruit Porter Heavy W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Leatherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Leatherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leatherman 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Leatherman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Leatherman. For the veterans among your Leatherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leatherman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leatherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leatherman in 1958 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leatherman 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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