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Letheridge Family History

Letheridge 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: Etheridge, Lethbridge, Betteridge, Etheredge, Lothridge, Ethridge

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Where is the Letheridge family from?

You can see how Letheridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letheridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Letheridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Letheridge family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Letheridge's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Letheridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letheridge 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 Letheridge ancestors do for a living?

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

What Letheridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Letheridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letheridge 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Letheridge. 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 18 military records available for the last name Letheridge. For the veterans among your Letheridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letheridge lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1992, in the United States, Letheridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Letheridge in 1953 was 52, and 75 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Letheridge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letheridge 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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