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Ledwin Family History

Ledwin 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: Lewin, Edwin, Ledin, Ludwin, Lewis, Litwin, Levin, Lein, Ludwig

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Where is the Ledwin family from?

You can see how Ledwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledwin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ledwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ledwin family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ledwin's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ledwin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledwin 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 Ledwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ledwin. 28% of Ledwin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Ledwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Ledwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledwin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ledwin. 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 107 military records available for the last name Ledwin. For the veterans among your Ledwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledwin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ledwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ledwin in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledwin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledwin 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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