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Letchfield Family History

Letchfield 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: Litchfield, Burchfield, Crutchfield, Birchfield, Blanchfield

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Where is the Letchfield family from?

You can see how Letchfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letchfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Letchfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Letchfield families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Letchfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Letchfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letchfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Letchfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (working) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Letchfield. 100% of Letchfield men worked as a Farmer (working) and 100% of Letchfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer (working)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Letchfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Letchfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letchfield 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Letchfield. 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 87 military records available for the last name Letchfield. For the veterans among your Letchfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letchfield lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Letchfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Letchfield in 1975 was 87, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letchfield 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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