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Leadbetter Family History

Leadbetter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ledbetter.

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


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Where is the Leadbetter family from?

You can see how Leadbetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leadbetter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leadbetter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 570 Leadbetter families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Leadbetter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leadbetter families in 1891.
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What did your Leadbetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leadbetter. 16% of Leadbetter men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Leadbetter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leadbetter were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Retired
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Leadbetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leadbetter 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Leadbetter. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Leadbetter. For the veterans among your Leadbetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leadbetter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leadbetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leadbetter in 1944 was 27, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leadbetter 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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