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Letterman Family History

Letterman Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname for a short person from Middle Dutch luttel littel lettel ‘small’.

Americanized form of German Lettermann: elaborated form of Lett.

Americanized form of German Lettermann: habitational name for someone from Letter near Hanover.

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


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Where is the Letterman family from?

You can see how Letterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Letterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Letterman families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Letterman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Letterman families in 1891.
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What did your Letterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Letterman. 100% of Letterman 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Letterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letterman 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Letterman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Letterman. For the veterans among your Letterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letterman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Letterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Letterman in 1943 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letterman 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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