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Ledin Family History

Ledin Surname Meaning

Swedish: from an unidentified first element + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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


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Where is the Ledin family from?

You can see how Ledin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ledin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ledin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ledin families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Ledin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ledin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ledin 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 Ledin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ledin. 55% of Ledin men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ledin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledin were Salesman 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
    55%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Bridge Bldy Foreman
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • General Factory Work
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ledin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ledin 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Ledin. 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 568 military records available for the last name Ledin. For the veterans among your Ledin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ledin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ledin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ledin in 1961 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ledin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ledin 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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