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Lethcoe Family History

Lethcoe 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: Lethco, Lythgoe, Letsche, Lithgow, Letcher, Bethune, Lehto, Letsch

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Where is the Lethcoe family from?

You can see how Lethcoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lethcoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lethcoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Lethcoe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lethcoe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lethcoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lethcoe 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 Lethcoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lethcoe. 80% of Lethcoe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    80%
  • Lineman
    20%

What Lethcoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Lethcoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lethcoe 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lethcoe. 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 143 military records available for the last name Lethcoe. For the veterans among your Lethcoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lethcoe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lethcoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lethcoe in 1959 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lethcoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lethcoe 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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