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Letven Family History

Letven 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: Leven, Lever, Levin, Leben, Levene, Keeven, Methven, Blethen, Levee

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Where is the Letven family from?

You can see how Letven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letven family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Letven families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Letven family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Letven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Letven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letven 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 57 census records available for the last name Letven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letven 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Letven. 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 15 military records available for the last name Letven. For the veterans among your Letven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Letven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Letven in 1966 was 75, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letven 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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