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Leter Family History

Leter 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: Peter, Lever, Leber, Lester, Leer, Leger, Leser, Deter, Leder, Luter

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Where is the Leter family from?

You can see how Leter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leter family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Leter family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leter's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Leter families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leter 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 Leter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leter. 31% of Leter men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Leter women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leter were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

What Leter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Leter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leter 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Leter. 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 930 military records available for the last name Leter. For the veterans among your Leter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Leter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Leter in 1966 was 64, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leter 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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