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Ledee Family History

Ledee Surname Meaning

French (Ledée and Lédée): variant of Ledé (see Ledet).

This surname is also found in the West Indies including Puerto Rico.

Altered form of French Ledet.

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


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Where is the Ledee family from?

You can see how Ledee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ledee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ledee families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ledee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ledee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ledee. 42% of Ledee men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ledee women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledee were Chef and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Chef
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Ledee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ledee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledee 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 Ledee. 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 223 military records available for the last name Ledee. For the veterans among your Ledee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ledee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ledee in 1965 was 50, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledee 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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