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Lettimore Family History

Lettimore 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: Lattimore, Lettiere, Mattimore, Latimore, Baltimore, Wetmore

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Where is the Lettimore family from?

You can see how Lettimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettimore family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lettimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Lettimore families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lettimore's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lettimore families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettimore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Lettimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Lettimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettimore 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lettimore. 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 27 military records available for the last name Lettimore. For the veterans among your Lettimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettimore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Lettimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lettimore in 1973 was 58, and 77 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettimore 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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