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Early Origins of the Leaden family

The surname Leaden was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Leaden family

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Leaden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Leydon, Leidden, Leyden, Leidon, Lethen, Lethane and others.

Early Notables of the Leaden family

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Migration of the Leaden family to Ireland

Some of the Leaden family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Leaden migration to Australia +

Leaden Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Leaden, aged 32, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Surge" 1
  • William Leaden, aged 29, who arrived in South Australia in 1852 aboard the ship "Surge" 1


  1. South Australian Register Tuesday 3 February 1852. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SURGE 1852. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/surge1852.shtml


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