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Letner Name Meaning

German: variant of Lettner .

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


Similar surnames: Fetner, Lesner, Getter, Kelner, Lentner, Latner, Lerner, Lather

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Where is the Letner family from?

You can see how Letner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Letner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Letner families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Letner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Letner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letner. 28% of Letner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Letner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letner were New Worker and Clerk. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    16%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Letner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letner 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Letner. 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 457 military records available for the last name Letner. For the veterans among your Letner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Letner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Letner in 1962 was 67, and 67 in 2004.

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