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Ledvina Family History

Ledvina Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from the vocabulary word ledvina ‘kidney’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ledvina family from?

You can see how Ledvina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledvina family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledvina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Ledvina families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Ledvina's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ledvina families in 1880.
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What did your Ledvina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ledvina. 34% of Ledvina men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ledvina women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledvina were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ledvina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledvina 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Ledvina. 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 173 military records available for the last name Ledvina. For the veterans among your Ledvina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledvina lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ledvina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ledvina in 1955 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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