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Letchworth Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Letchworth, Hertfordshire, which is probably so named from an Old English lycce ‘enclosure’ (related to Old English loc ‘enclosure’).

It consists of two elements: lycce and worth.

The first element, lycce, refers to an ‘enclosure’, while the second element, worth, signifies ‘(enclosure round a) homestead’.

This name thus reflects the geographical and historical significance of the area.

Such names often indicate the characteristics of the land or the purpose of the space in ancient times.

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


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Where is the Letchworth family from?

You can see how Letchworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letchworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Letchworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Letchworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Letchworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Letchworth families in 1891.
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What did your Letchworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Representative and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Letchworth. 100% of Letchworth men worked as a Medical Representative and 100% of Letchworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Representative
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Letchworth. 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 848 military records available for the last name Letchworth. For the veterans among your Letchworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letchworth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Letchworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Letchworth in 1959 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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