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Letzo Family History

Letzo 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: Letz, Leto, Lenzo, Lenz, Leo, Metz, Ketz, Netz, Lehto, Leino

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Where is the Letzo family from?

You can see how Letzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letzo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Letzo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Letzo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Letzo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Letzo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letzo 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 Letzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Letzo. 100% of Letzo men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Letzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Letzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letzo 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Letzo. 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 45 military records available for the last name Letzo. For the veterans among your Letzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letzo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Letzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Letzo in 1968 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Letzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letzo 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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