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Leid Family History

Leid Name Meaning

German: nickname from Middle High German leit ‘bad evil disgusting’.

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


Similar surnames: Leis, Lein, Heid, Leib, Lei, Feind, Feig, Meidl, Lind, Reid

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Where is the Leid family from?

You can see how Leid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leid families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Leid families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Leid's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Leid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leid. 100% of Leid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leid 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 849 immigration records available for the last name Leid. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Leid. For the veterans among your Leid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leid lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Leid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Leid in 1961 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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