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Letch Family History

Letch Surname Meaning

Either topographic from Middle English lech(e) lecche lache ‘sluggish stream wet place’ (Old English *læcc(e) *lecc(e) ‘stream’)

or toponymic from a place named with this word such as Lach Dennis and Lache (both Cheshire)

and Eastleach and Northleach (both Gloucs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Letch family from?

You can see how Letch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Letch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 159 Letch families living in Essex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Letch's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Letch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letch 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 Letch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Letch. 22% of Letch men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Letch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letch were Horseman On Farm and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    22%
  • Hol Plate Baker
    11%
  • Labourer On Farm
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Letch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letch 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Letch. 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 508 military records available for the last name Letch. For the veterans among your Letch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Letch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Letch in 1950 was 45, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letch 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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