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Lettner Family History

Lettner Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a potter derived from Middle High German lette ‘clay loam clayey soil’

or alternatively a topographic name for someone living near or on clay soil.

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


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Where is the Lettner family from?

You can see how Lettner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lettner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Lettner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Lettner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lettner families in 1911.
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What did your Lettner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lettner. 50% of Lettner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lettner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettner 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Lettner. 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 899 military records available for the last name Lettner. For the veterans among your Lettner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lettner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Lettner in 1964 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lettner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettner 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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