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Ledent Family History

Ledent Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ledet, Clement, Leven, Eden, Leben, Levant, Levene, Dent, Lebert

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Where is the Ledent family from?

You can see how Ledent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Ledent families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ledent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ledent families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Ledent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledent 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Ledent. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ledent. For the veterans among your Ledent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledent lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ledent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ledent in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledent 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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