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Lettens Family History

Lettens 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: Lebens, Lootens, Levens, Etten, Betten, Sletten, Fetters, Etters

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Where is the Lettens family from?

You can see how Lettens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lettens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Lettens families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lettens's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lettens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettens 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 44 census records available for the last name Lettens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Lettens. 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 Lettens. For the veterans among your Lettens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettens 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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