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Leder Family History

Leder Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tanner or leatherworker from Middle High German and Yiddish leder German Leder ‘leather’.

Hungarian (Ledér): nickname from the archaic Hungarian word ledér ‘frivolous’.

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


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You can see how Leder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Leder families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Leder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leder families in 1891.
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What did your Leder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leder. 75% of Leder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Leder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leder 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 Leder. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Leder. For the veterans among your Leder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Leder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Leder in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leder 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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