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Letteri Family History

Letteri 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: Lettieri, Letter, Setter, Ketter, Netter, Better, Latter, Lester

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Where is the Letteri family from?

You can see how Letteri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letteri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Letteri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Letteri families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Letteri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Letteri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letteri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letteri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letteri. 55% of Letteri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Letteri women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Letteri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letteri 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Letteri. 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 127 military records available for the last name Letteri. For the veterans among your Letteri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letteri lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Letteri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Letteri in 1966 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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