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Leyendecker Family History

Leyendecker Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a slater from Middle High German (Rhenish) leie ‘stone slate’ (genitive leien) + an agent derivative of decken ‘to cover’.

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


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Where is the Leyendecker family from?

You can see how Leyendecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leyendecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Leyendecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Leyendecker families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Leyendecker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Leyendecker families in 1891.
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What did your Leyendecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leyendecker. 40% of Leyendecker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Leyendecker women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leyendecker were Operator and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer Laborer
    10%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leyendecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leyendecker 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 614 immigration records available for the last name Leyendecker. 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 938 military records available for the last name Leyendecker. For the veterans among your Leyendecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leyendecker lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Leyendecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Leyendecker in 1944 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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