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Ledson Family History

Ledson Surname Meaning

principally a variant of Ledsham. occasionally perhaps from Ledston (WR Yorks) with loss of -t-.

The place-name is recorded as Ledestun in medieval documents and derives from the place-name Leeds + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

see Letson.

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


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Where is the Ledson family from?

You can see how Ledson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Ledson families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Ledson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ledson families in 1891.
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What did your Ledson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ledson. 34% of Ledson men worked as a Retired and 81% of Ledson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledson were Farmer Retired and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Insurance Agent
    34%
  • Farmer Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • House Duties
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ledson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledson 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Ledson. 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 206 military records available for the last name Ledson. For the veterans among your Ledson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ledson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ledson in 1966 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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