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Ledwidge Family History

Ledwidge Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ledwyche (Shropshire) which derives from an uncertain initial element (perhaps Old English hlēda ‘ledge, bench, seat’ or the Old English personal name Lēoda or a lost stream name) + Old English wīc ‘dairy farm, specialized farmstead’.

This name is long-established in Ireland where it has been erroneously thought to be derived from the German personal name Ludwig.

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


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Where is the Ledwidge family from?

You can see how Ledwidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledwidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ledwidge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Ledwidge families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ledwidge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledwidge families in 1891.
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What did your Ledwidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ledwidge. 100% of Ledwidge men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Ledwidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 464 immigration records available for the last name Ledwidge. 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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There are 481 military records available for the last name Ledwidge. For the veterans among your Ledwidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledwidge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ledwidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ledwidge in 1962 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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