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Letherman Family History

Letherman Name 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: Letterman, Leatherman, Weatherman, Lederman, Catherman, Ketterman

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Where is the Letherman family from?

You can see how Letherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letherman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Letherman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Letherman families living in Louisiana. This was about 31% of all the recorded Letherman's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Letherman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letherman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letherman. 46% of Letherman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Letherman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letherman were Farming and Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Letherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letherman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Letherman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 371 military records available for the last name Letherman. For the veterans among your Letherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letherman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Letherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Letherman in 1954 was 45, and 41 in 2003.

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