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Leduff Family History

Leduff 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: Duff, Medoff, Leduc, Mcduff, Luff, Leff, Lauff, Leaf, Cuff, Ledger

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Where is the Leduff family from?

You can see how Leduff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leduff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Leduff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Leduff families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Leduff's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Leduff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leduff 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 Leduff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leduff. 30% of Leduff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leduff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leduff were Painters and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Painters
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Leduff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Leduff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leduff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Leduff. 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 127 military records available for the last name Leduff. For the veterans among your Leduff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leduff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leduff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Leduff in 1957 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leduff 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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