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Ledan Family History

Ledan Surname 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: Lean, Ledin, Levan, Leman, Leday, Ledman, Lewan, Lehan, Legan, Lekan

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Where is the Ledan family from?

You can see how Ledan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ledan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ledan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ledan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledan 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 Ledan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

What Ledan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Ledan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledan 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Ledan. 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 87 military records available for the last name Ledan. For the veterans among your Ledan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ledan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ledan in 1965 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledan 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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