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Ledette Family History

Ledette 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: Lerette, Legette, Lorette, Fredette, Ledbetter, Godette, Lirette

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Where is the Ledette family from?

You can see how Ledette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledette family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ledette families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Ledette families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledette's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ledette families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledette 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 47 census records available for the last name Ledette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ledette. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ledette. For the veterans among your Ledette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledette lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Ledette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ledette in 1968 was 47, and 54 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledette 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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