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Letu Family History

Letu 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: Lett, Letz, Leu, Tetu, Leto, Leth, Hetu, Lu, Lenz, Lee

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Where is the Letu family from?

You can see how Letu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Letu family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Letu's in USA. New York had the highest population of Letu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letu 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 135 census records available for the last name Letu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letu 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Letu. 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 28 military records available for the last name Letu. For the veterans among your Letu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Letu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Letu in 1962 was 68, and 53 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letu 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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