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Ledl Family History

Ledl 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: Leal, Ledo, Lell, Lehl, Liedl, Bell, Lenz, Lee, Beal, Real

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Where is the Ledl family from?

You can see how Ledl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ledl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ledl families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ledl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ledl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ledl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metallurgist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ledl. 50% of Ledl men worked as a Metallurgist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Metallurgist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ledl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Ledl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledl 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Ledl. 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 379 military records available for the last name Ledl. For the veterans among your Ledl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Ledl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ledl in 1963 was 64, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledl 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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