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Letson Family History

Letson Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: metronymic from Lett.

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


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Where is the Letson family from?

You can see how Letson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Letson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Letson families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Letson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Letson families in 1891.
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What did your Letson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Letson. 100% of Letson 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Letson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Letson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Letson. For the veterans among your Letson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Letson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Letson in 1955 was 83, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letson 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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