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Ledgerton Family History

Ledgerton Surname Meaning

unexplained; the northern part of its distribution suggests a possible English mutation of the Borders surname Ledgerwood.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ledgerton family from?

You can see how Ledgerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledgerton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Ledgerton families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ledgerton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ledgerton families in 1891.
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What did your Ledgerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ledgerton. 43% of Ledgerton men worked as a Farmworker and 84% of Ledgerton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledgerton were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmworker
    43%
  • Decorator
    29%
  • Bricklayer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Ledgerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Ledgerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledgerton 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ledgerton. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ledgerton. For the veterans among your Ledgerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledgerton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Ledgerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ledgerton in 1962 was 63, and 84 in 1990.

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