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Letourneau Family History

Letourneau Surname Meaning

French (Létourneau): from étourneau Old French estournel ‘starling’ (from Late Latin sturnellus a diminutive of Latin sturnus) with fused definite article l' used as a nickname for a scatterbrain.

It describes an absent-minded person, and possibly also refers to a chattering gregarious individual.

The name may have originated as a metonymic occupational name for a birdcatcher.

This association with birds underscores the playful and sociable aspects of the personality it denotes.

Overall, it illustrates the rich interplay between language, profession, and character in naming traditions.

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


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Where is the Letourneau family from?

You can see how Letourneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letourneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Letourneau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Letourneau families living in Channel Islands. This was about 88% of all the recorded Letourneau's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Letourneau families in 1891.
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What did your Letourneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letourneau. 25% of Letourneau men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Letourneau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letourneau were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Maid
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Letourneau. For the veterans among your Letourneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letourneau lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Letourneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Letourneau in 1945 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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