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Leidholt Family History

Leidholt 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: Reinholt, Loadholt, Keilholtz, Reinhold, Leicht, Reinholz, Breinholt

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Where is the Leidholt family from?

You can see how Leidholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidholt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leidholt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Leidholt families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Leidholt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Leidholt families in 1880.
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What did your Leidholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leidholt. 60% of Leidholt 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Leidholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Leidholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidholt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Leidholt. 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 68 military records available for the last name Leidholt. For the veterans among your Leidholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidholt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Leidholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leidholt in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidholt 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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