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Ledbury Family History

Ledbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ledbury in Herefordshire which takes its name from the river Leadon (which may be from litano- ‘broad’).

Old English burg means ‘fortress’.

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


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Where is the Ledbury family from?

You can see how Ledbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 84 Ledbury families living in Worcestershire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Ledbury's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ledbury families in 1891.
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What did your Ledbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ledbury. 28% of Ledbury men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Ledbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledbury were General Labourer and Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer
    10%
  • Foreman Metal Polisher
    10%
  • General Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%
  • Domestic Worker
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ledbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledbury 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 843 immigration records available for the last name Ledbury. 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 391 military records available for the last name Ledbury. For the veterans among your Ledbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledbury lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ledbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ledbury in 1963 was 75, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledbury 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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