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Lethwaite Family History

Lethwaite Surname Meaning

see Laithwaite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Lethwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lethwaite family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Lethwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Lethwaite families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Lethwaite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lethwaite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Lethwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lethwaite 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Lethwaite. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Lethwaite. For the veterans among your Lethwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lethwaite lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Lethwaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Lethwaite in 1981 was 75, and 93 in 1999.

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