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Letra Family History

Letra 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: Petra, Serra, Lear, Bera, Sera, Petre, Cetta, Leer, Leva, Petro

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Where is the Letra family from?

You can see how Letra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Letra families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Letra family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Letra's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Letra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Letra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letra 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Letra. 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 10 military records available for the last name Letra. For the veterans among your Letra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Letra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Letra in 1967 was 83, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letra 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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