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Leidenfrost Family History

Leidenfrost 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: Medeiros, Leisenring, Leider, Renderos, Deisenroth, Landeros, Leaders

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Where is the Leidenfrost family from?

You can see how Leidenfrost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidenfrost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidenfrost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Leidenfrost families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Leidenfrost's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leidenfrost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidenfrost 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 Leidenfrost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leidenfrost. 50% of Leidenfrost men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Leidenfrost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Leidenfrost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidenfrost 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Leidenfrost. 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 193 military records available for the last name Leidenfrost. For the veterans among your Leidenfrost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidenfrost lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Leidenfrost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Leidenfrost in 1957 was 51, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidenfrost 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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