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Letort Family History

Letort 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: Lefort, Lebert, Lett, Legore, Lenart, Befort, Lemert, Lemont, Lepore

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Where is the Letort family from?

You can see how Letort families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letort family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Letort families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Letort families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Letort's in USA. New York had the highest population of Letort families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letort surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letort ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Letort. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letort 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Letort. 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 104 military records available for the last name Letort. For the veterans among your Letort ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letort lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Letort life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Letort in 1963 was 38, and 91 in 2003.

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