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Letchaw Family History

Letchaw Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Latchaw, Letcher, Ketcham, Latshaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Lech, Leach

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Where is the Letchaw family from?

You can see how Letchaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letchaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Letchaw families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Letchaw family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Letchaw's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Letchaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letchaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Letchaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letchaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Letchaw. 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 17 military records available for the last name Letchaw. For the veterans among your Letchaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letchaw lifespan?

Average Letchaw life expectancy in 1970 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letchaw 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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