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Leids Family History

Leids 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: Leeds, Leis, Leins, Leid, Leiss, Leidy, Reis, Lewis, Lees, Eid

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Where is the Leids family from?

You can see how Leids families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leids family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leids families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Leids family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leids's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Leids families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leids 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 144 census records available for the last name Leids. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leids 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Leids. 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 14 military records available for the last name Leids. For the veterans among your Leids ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leids lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Leids life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Leids in 1981 was 53, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leids 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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