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Lethan 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.

Where is the Lethan family from?

You can see how Lethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lethan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lethan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Lethan family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lethan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lethan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lethan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lethan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 300 census records available for the last name Lethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lethan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 35 immigration records available for the last name Lethan. 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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Military Records

There are 20 military records available for the last name Lethan. For the veterans among your Lethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lethan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Lethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lethan in 1971 was 72, and 75 in 1979.

Lethan Surname Meaning

Where is the Lethan family from?

What Lethan family records will you find?

What is the average Lethan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Lethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lethan in 1971 was 72, and 75 in 1979.

462	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
35	Immigration Records
300	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

462	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
35	Immigration Records
300	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Lethan Family History