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Letang Family History

Letang Surname Meaning

French (Létang): topographic name from étang ‘pond’ with fused definite article l' or a habitational name from L'Étang the name of several places in various parts of France.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Letang family from?

You can see how Letang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letang family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Letang families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Letang families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Letang's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Letang families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letang 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 Letang ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Bricklayer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Letang. 34% of Letang men worked as a Bricklayer and 38% of Letang women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letang were Cultivateur and Operatrice.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Gappage
    23%
  • Gappaze
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Milliner
    38%
  • Couturire
    38%
  • Operatrice
    25%

What Letang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Letang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letang 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Letang. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 92 military records available for the last name Letang. For the veterans among your Letang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letang lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Letang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Letang in 1961 was 39, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letang 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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