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Leiendecker Family History

Leiendecker Surname Meaning

German: variant of Leyendecker.

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


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Where is the Leiendecker family from?

You can see how Leiendecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leiendecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Leiendecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Leiendecker families living in Missouri. This was about 47% of all the recorded Leiendecker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Leiendecker families in 1880.
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What did your Leiendecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leiendecker. 60% of Leiendecker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Leiendecker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Leiendecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Leiendecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leiendecker 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Leiendecker. 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 340 military records available for the last name Leiendecker. For the veterans among your Leiendecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leiendecker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leiendecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Leiendecker in 1963 was 85, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leiendecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leiendecker 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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