Ledermann Family History

Ledermann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a leatherworker or seller of leather goods from Middle High German lëder (German Leder) ‘leather’.

It combines the term for leather with the word for man, reflecting the occupation of the individual.

This surname likely originated among those who were involved in the leather trade, highlighting the significance of craftsmanship within the community.

In historical contexts, leatherworking was an important trade, and surnames often indicated a person's profession or trade.

Thus, this name encapsulates both the occupation and the cultural heritage of those within this lineage.

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

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974	Military Records
2K	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

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Where is the Ledermann family from?

You can see how Ledermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledermann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ledermann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledermann families in 1891.

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What did your Ledermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ledermann.

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Shorthand typist

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Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Ledermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledermann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Ledermann. 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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Military Records

There are 974 military records available for the last name Ledermann. For the veterans among your Ledermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ledermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ledermann in 1963 was 83, and 63 in 2004.

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Ledermann Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a leatherworker or seller of leather goods from Middle High German lëder (German Leder) ‘leather’.

It combines the term for leather with the word for man, reflecting the occupation of the individual.

This surname likely originated among those who were involved in the leather trade, highlighting the significance of craftsmanship within the community.

In historical contexts, leatherworking was an important trade, and surnames often indicated a person's profession or trade.

Thus, this name encapsulates both the occupation and the cultural heritage of those within this lineage.

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

Where is the Ledermann family from?

What did your Ledermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ledermann.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Shorthand typist

100%

What Ledermann family records will you find?

What is the average Ledermann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ledermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ledermann in 1963 was 83, and 63 in 2004.

Ledermann Family History

Ledermann Surname Meaning

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Ledermann Surname Meaning

14,000 record(s) for Ledermann

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Where is the Ledermann family from?

What did your Ledermann ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Ledermann family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Ledermann lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ledermann family tree

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