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Leidy Family History

Leidy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leidig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leidy family from?

You can see how Leidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leidy families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leidy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Leidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leidy 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 Leidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leidy. 18% of Leidy men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Leidy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leidy were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Leidy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Leidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leidy 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Leidy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leidy. For the veterans among your Leidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leidy lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Leidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Leidy in 1946 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leidy 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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