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Letarte Family History

Letarte Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Letartre: habitational name from Le Tartre the name of several places in the northern part of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Letarte family from?

You can see how Letarte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letarte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Letarte families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 306 Letarte families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Letarte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Letarte families in 1911.
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What did your Letarte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and C Maitre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Letarte. 22% of Letarte men worked as a Journalier and 34% of Letarte women worked as a C Maitre. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letarte were Rentier and Revenue.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    18%
  • Commis
    14%
  • Rentier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • C Maitre
    34%
  • Mnagre
    34%
  • Revenue
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Letarte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letarte 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Letarte. 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 802 military records available for the last name Letarte. For the veterans among your Letarte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letarte lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Letarte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Letarte in 1957 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letarte 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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