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Ledeger Family History

Ledeger 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: Ledger, Lederer, Deger, Leger, Leder, Leeper, Seeger, Pledger

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Where is the Ledeger family from?

You can see how Ledeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledeger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ledeger family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledeger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ledeger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Ledeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledeger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ledeger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ledeger. For the veterans among your Ledeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledeger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ledeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ledeger in 1968 was 39, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledeger 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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