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Leidley Family History

Leidley 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: Leadley, Laidley, Lindley, Medley, Ridley, Pedley, Headley, Leider

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Where is the Leidley family from?

You can see how Leidley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Leidley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Leidley families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Leidley's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Leidley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidley 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 109 census records available for the last name Leidley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Leidley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Leidley. For the veterans among your Leidley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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