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Lederman Family History

Lederman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ledermann and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Lederman family from?

You can see how Lederman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lederman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lederman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lederman families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Lederman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Lederman families in 1891.
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What did your Lederman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lederman. 43% of Lederman men worked as a Tailor and 90% of Lederman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lederman were Electrician House building and Dress Machinist.

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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

  • Tailor
    43%
  • Cabinet Maker
    29%
  • Electrician House building
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Dress Machinist
    10%

What Lederman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Lederman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lederman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Lederman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lederman. For the veterans among your Lederman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lederman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lederman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lederman in 1953 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lederman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lederman 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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