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Letsinger Family History

Letsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Litzinger or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Letsinger family from?

You can see how Letsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letsinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Letsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Letsinger families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Letsinger's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Letsinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letsinger 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 Letsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letsinger. 25% of Letsinger men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Letsinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letsinger were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Letsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Letsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letsinger 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Letsinger. 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 553 military records available for the last name Letsinger. For the veterans among your Letsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letsinger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Letsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Letsinger in 1960 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Letsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letsinger 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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