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Lehta Family History

Lehta 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: Mehta, Lehto, Leite, Huhta, Testa, Cetta, Leva, Seta, Berta, Lett

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Where is the Lehta family from?

You can see how Lehta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lehta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Lehta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lehta families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lehta's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lehta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lehta 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 88 census records available for the last name Lehta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lehta 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Lehta. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lehta. For the veterans among your Lehta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lehta lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lehta 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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