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Letbetter Family History

Letbetter Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Ledbetter.

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


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Where is the Letbetter family from?

You can see how Letbetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letbetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Letbetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Letbetter families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Letbetter's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Letbetter families in 1891.
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What did your Letbetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letbetter. 43% of Letbetter men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Letbetter women worked as a Cook.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    43%
  • Florist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Letbetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letbetter 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Letbetter. 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 246 military records available for the last name Letbetter. For the veterans among your Letbetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letbetter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Letbetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Letbetter in 1956 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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