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Leidecker Family History

Leidecker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leyendecker an occupational name for a slater.

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


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Where is the Leidecker family from?

You can see how Leidecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Leidecker families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Leidecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Leidecker families in 1880.
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What did your Leidecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leidecker. 36% of Leidecker men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Leidecker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leidecker were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Leidecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leidecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidecker 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Leidecker. 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 492 military records available for the last name Leidecker. For the veterans among your Leidecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidecker lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Leidecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leidecker in 1950 was 52, and 76 in 2003.

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