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Leydig Family History

Leydig Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Leidig.

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


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Where is the Leydig family from?

You can see how Leydig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leydig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Leydig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Leydig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Leydig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Leydig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leydig 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 Leydig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leydig. 37% of Leydig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Leydig women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leydig were Laborer Farm and Nurse.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Laborer Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Leydig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Leydig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leydig 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Leydig. 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 197 military records available for the last name Leydig. For the veterans among your Leydig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leydig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Leydig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Leydig in 1957 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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