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Letien Family History

Letien 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: Levien, Leven, Lewin, Lien, Levin, Lein, Leben, Lehtinen, Heien

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Where is the Letien family from?

You can see how Letien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Letien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Letien family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Letien's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Letien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letien ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Letien ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Letien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letien 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Letien. 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 70 military records available for the last name Letien. For the veterans among your Letien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Letien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Letien in 1973 was 84, and 89 in 2004.

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