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Letty Family History

Letty 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: Setty, Lett, Petty, Litty, Latty, Getty, Leuty, Letts, Betty, Fetty

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Where is the Letty family from?

You can see how Letty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Letty families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Letty families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Letty's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Letty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letty 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 Letty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Letty. 100% of Letty 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 Letty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letty 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Letty. 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 216 military records available for the last name Letty. For the veterans among your Letty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Letty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Letty in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Letty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letty 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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