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Ledane Family History

Ledane 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: Lehane, Lesane, Lenane, Lane, Ladage, Leake, Levant, Levene, Keane

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Where is the Ledane family from?

You can see how Ledane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledane family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ledane families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledane's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ledane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledane 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 Ledane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ledane. 100% of Ledane men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Ledane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Ledane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledane 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ledane. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ledane. For the veterans among your Ledane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledane lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Ledane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ledane in 1966 was 61, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledane 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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