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Ledour Family History

Ledour 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: Ledoux, Ledger, Latour, Badour, Leder, Leroux, Leduc, Lecours, Ledo

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Where is the Ledour family from?

You can see how Ledour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledour family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ledour families living in Louisiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ledour's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Ledour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledour 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 100 census records available for the last name Ledour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledour 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ledour. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ledour. For the veterans among your Ledour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledour lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ledour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ledour in 1975 was 69, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledour 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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