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Lettiere Family History

Lettiere Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Lettiere, a derivative of Eleuterio of Greek origin (see Eleftheriou). Alternatively, it is derived from the Sicilian personal names Letterio (male) and Letteria (female).

These names are given in honor of the Madonna della Lettara, who is the patron saint of Messina.

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


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Where is the Lettiere family from?

You can see how Lettiere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettiere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lettiere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lettiere families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lettiere's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Lettiere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettiere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lettiere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lettiere. 23% of Lettiere men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Lettiere women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lettiere were Chauffeur and Presser.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Chauffeur
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Presser
    34%

What Lettiere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Lettiere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettiere 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Lettiere. 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 232 military records available for the last name Lettiere. For the veterans among your Lettiere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettiere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Lettiere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lettiere in 1966 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettiere 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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