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Leidgen Family History

Leidgen 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: Heiden, Ledger, Lingen, Leinen, Leider, Weiden, Leitgeb, Teigen

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Where is the Leidgen family from?

You can see how Leidgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Leidgen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Leidgen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Leidgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidgen 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 Leidgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leidgen. 100% of Leidgen men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Leidgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Leidgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidgen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Leidgen. 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 47 military records available for the last name Leidgen. For the veterans among your Leidgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidgen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Leidgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Leidgen in 1946 was 46, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leidgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidgen 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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