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Leedom Family History

Leedom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Leedham.

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


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Where is the Leedom family from?

You can see how Leedom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leedom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leedom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Leedom families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Leedom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leedom families in 1891.
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What did your Leedom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leedom. 100% of Leedom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leedom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leedom 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Leedom. 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 Leedom. For the veterans among your Leedom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leedom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Leedom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leedom in 1955 was 25, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leedom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leedom 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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