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Ledda Family History

Ledda Surname Meaning

Italian (Sardinia) refers to a dialect variant of the female personal name Lella.

It may also have origins as a habitational name from an ancient village named Ledda.

This village is located in the Sassari province.

Both interpretations reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity found in Sardinia.

Understanding such names can provide insights into regional history and heritage.

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


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Where is the Ledda family from?

You can see how Ledda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ledda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Ledda families living in Warwickshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ledda's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ledda families in 1891.
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What did your Ledda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ledda. 40% of Ledda men worked as a Miner and 100% of Ledda women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Miner
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Plumbers Helper
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ledda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Ledda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledda 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Ledda. 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 69 military records available for the last name Ledda. For the veterans among your Ledda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ledda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ledda in 1962 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledda 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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