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Ledr Family History

Ledr 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: Lear, Leer, Leder, Lehr, Ledo, Bear, Lenz, Beer, Lee, Lier

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Where is the Ledr family from?

You can see how Ledr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ledr family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ledr's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ledr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledr 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 31 census records available for the last name Ledr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledr 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ledr. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ledr. For the veterans among your Ledr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledr lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Ledr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ledr in 1979 was 71, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledr 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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