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Leth Family History

Leth Surname Meaning

Danish: nickname from læt ‘light (in weight)’.

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


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Where is the Leth family from?

You can see how Leth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Leth families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Leth's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Leth families in 1891.
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What did your Leth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leth. 60% of Leth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leth. For the veterans among your Leth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leth in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leth 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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