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Lettieri Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Lettiere .

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


Similar surnames: Lettiere, Mettler, Bettini, Getter, Leathers, Kettler, Better

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Where is the Lettieri family from?

You can see how Lettieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lettieri families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lettieri's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Lettieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettieri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lettieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lettieri. 35% of Lettieri men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Lettieri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lettieri were Barber and Helper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Pharmist
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Finisher
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Helper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lettieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettieri 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lettieri. 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 779 military records available for the last name Lettieri. For the veterans among your Lettieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettieri lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lettieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lettieri in 1951 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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