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Leydon Family History

Leydon Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Lydon.

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


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Where is the Leydon family from?

You can see how Leydon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leydon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Leydon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Leydon families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Leydon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leydon families in 1891.
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What did your Leydon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Leydon. 100% of Leydon men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Leydon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Leydon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leydon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leydon. 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 475 military records available for the last name Leydon. For the veterans among your Leydon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leydon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leydon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Leydon in 1963 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leydon 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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