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Lettau Family History

Lettau Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia (Slavic Lettow) or from Lettow in Bohemia.

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


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Where is the Lettau family from?

You can see how Lettau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lettau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Lettau families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Lettau's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Lettau families in 1891.
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What did your Lettau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lettau. 100% of Lettau 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Lettau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettau 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Lettau. 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 476 military records available for the last name Lettau. For the veterans among your Lettau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettau lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lettau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Lettau in 1961 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettau 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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