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Leidendeker Family History

Leidendeker 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: Leiendecker, Leyendecker, Leidecker, Leindecker, Heidecker

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Where is the Leidendeker family from?

You can see how Leidendeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidendeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidendeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Leidendeker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Leidendeker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Leidendeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidendeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Leidendeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidendeker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Leidendeker. 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 23 military records available for the last name Leidendeker. For the veterans among your Leidendeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidendeker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Leidendeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Leidendeker in 1963 was 87, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidendeker 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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