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Letteken Family History

Letteken 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: Litteken, Lehtinen, Wetterer, Lettiere, Letterman, Metteer, Ketterer

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Where is the Letteken family from?

You can see how Letteken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letteken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Letteken families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Letteken's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Letteken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letteken 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 68 census records available for the last name Letteken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letteken 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Letteken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Letteken. For the veterans among your Letteken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letteken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Letteken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Letteken in 1964 was 52, and 90 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Letteken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letteken 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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