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Liedig Family History

Liedig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Liebig, Lindig, Leidig, Pietig, Fiebig, Lied, Littig, Lieder, Ledin

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Where is the Liedig family from?

You can see how Liedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liedig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Liedig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Liedig families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Liedig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Liedig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liedig 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 Liedig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Liedig. 50% of Liedig men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Liedig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Liedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liedig 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Liedig. 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 40 military records available for the last name Liedig. For the veterans among your Liedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liedig lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Liedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Liedig in 1980 was 78, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Liedig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liedig 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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