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Ledkins Family History

Ledkins 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: Edkins, Levins, Jenkins, Adkins, Perkins, Judkins, Leins, Ledin

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Where is the Ledkins family from?

You can see how Ledkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledkins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Ledkins family living in Cumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ledkins's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Ledkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledkins 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 Ledkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ledkins. 60% of Ledkins men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Ledkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledkins 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 immigration records available for the last name Ledkins. 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 113 military records available for the last name Ledkins. For the veterans among your Ledkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledkins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ledkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ledkins in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledkins 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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