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Lettow Family History

Lettow Surname Meaning

German: variant of Lettau.

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


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Where is the Lettow family from?

You can see how Lettow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lettow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Lettow families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Lettow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lettow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettow 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 Lettow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lettow. 20% of Lettow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lettow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lettow were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Lettow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lettow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettow 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Lettow. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lettow. For the veterans among your Lettow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Lettow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lettow in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lettow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lettow 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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