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Letendre Family History

Letendre Surname Meaning

French: nickname denoting a young man from Old French tendre ‘young full of freshness’ with fused masculine definite article le.

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


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Where is the Letendre family from?

You can see how Letendre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letendre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Letendre families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 416 Letendre families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Letendre's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Letendre families in 1911.
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What did your Letendre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letendre. 20% of Letendre men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Letendre women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letendre were Truck Driver and Winder.

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Cloth Inspector
    8%
  • Winder
    8%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Letendre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letendre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Letendre. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Letendre. For the veterans among your Letendre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letendre lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Letendre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Letendre in 1955 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letendre 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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