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Ledit Family History

Ledit 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: Ledin, Levit, Ledet, Lewis, Lewin, Leib, Leite, Levin, Lein, Bedi

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Where is the Ledit family from?

You can see how Ledit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ledit families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledit's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ledit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledit 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 73 census records available for the last name Ledit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledit 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ledit. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ledit. For the veterans among your Ledit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledit 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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