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Letheren Family History

Letheren Surname Meaning

from Middle English letheren ‘leathern of leather’. Compare Elie Letherinewomb 1271 in Fine Rolls.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Letheren family from?

You can see how Letheren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letheren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Letheren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 64 Letheren families living in Devon. This was about 61% of all the recorded Letheren's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Letheren families in 1891.
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What did your Letheren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Letheren. 50% of Letheren men worked as a Plasterer and 86% of Letheren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letheren were Incapacitated and Draper.

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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

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Draper
    4%

What Letheren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Letheren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letheren 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Letheren. 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 86 military records available for the last name Letheren. For the veterans among your Letheren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letheren lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Letheren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Letheren in 1988 was 37, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letheren 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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