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Lederer Family History

Lederer Surname Meaning

South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tanner or leatherworker. Middle High German lēderære German Lederer.

This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Lederer family from?

You can see how Lederer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lederer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lederer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Lederer families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lederer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lederer families in 1891.
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What did your Lederer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lederer. 60% of Lederer men worked as a Private Means and 66% of Lederer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lederer were Merchant and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    22%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Lederer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lederer 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Lederer. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Lederer. For the veterans among your Lederer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lederer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lederer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lederer in 1943 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lederer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lederer 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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