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Ledle Family History

Ledle 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: Lee, Beadle, Mehle, Medley, Lodge, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Ledger, Melle

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Where is the Ledle family from?

You can see how Ledle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ledle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ledle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledle 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 112 census records available for the last name Ledle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledle 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ledle. 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 Ledle. For the veterans among your Ledle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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