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Leeder Family History

Leeder Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Leader

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


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Where is the Leeder family from?

You can see how Leeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leeder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 363 Leeder families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Leeder's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Leeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leeder 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 Leeder 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 Leeder. 19% of Leeder men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Leeder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leeder were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Leeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Leeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leeder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Leeder. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leeder. For the veterans among your Leeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leeder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Leeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Leeder in 1958 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leeder 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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