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Lethem Family History

Lethem Surname Meaning

see Letham see Latham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Lethem family from?

You can see how Lethem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lethem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lethem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Lethem families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lethem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lethem families in 1891.
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What did your Lethem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lethem. 100% of Lethem 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lethem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lethem 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Lethem. 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 72 military records available for the last name Lethem. For the veterans among your Lethem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lethem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Lethem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lethem in 1964 was 68, and 39 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lethem 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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