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Leht Family History

Leht 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: Lehto, Lett, Lehr, Leet, Lent, Leh, Lehn, Lehl, Lenz, Lee

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Where is the Leht family from?

You can see how Leht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Leht family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Leht's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Leht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leht 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 53 census records available for the last name Leht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leht 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Leht. 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 12 military records available for the last name Leht. For the veterans among your Leht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leht lifespan?

Average Leht life expectancy in 1965 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leht 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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