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Lettrick Family History

Lettrick 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: Hettrick, Buttrick, Petrick, Westrick, Deatrick, Detrick, Deitrick

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Where is the Lettrick family from?

You can see how Lettrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettrick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lettrick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Lettrick family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lettrick's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Lettrick families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Lettrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettrick 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lettrick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Lettrick. For the veterans among your Lettrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettrick lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Lettrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Lettrick in 1971 was 35, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettrick 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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