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Leftridge Family History

Leftridge Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Lefridge from the Middle English personal name Lefric.

Old English Lēofrīc is a compound of lēof ‘dear beloved’ + rīc ‘power’.

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


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Where is the Leftridge family from?

You can see how Leftridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leftridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leftridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leftridge families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Leftridge's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Leftridge families in 1891.
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What did your Leftridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leftridge. 48% of Leftridge men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Leftridge women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leftridge were Miner and Farm Labor.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leftridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leftridge 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Leftridge. 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 431 military records available for the last name Leftridge. For the veterans among your Leftridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leftridge lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leftridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Leftridge in 1957 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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