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Ledster Family History

Ledster Surname Meaning

see Lister.

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


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Where is the Ledster family from?

You can see how Ledster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledster family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Ledster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Ledster families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ledster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledster 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 Ledster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder On A R P Shelters I B C and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ledster. 100% of Ledster men worked as a Builder On A R P Shelters I B C and 100% of Ledster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builder On A R P Shelters I B C
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ledster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ledster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledster 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ledster. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ledster. For the veterans among your Ledster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledster 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledster

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