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Lettmann Family History

Lettmann 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: Dettmann, Littmann, Lehmann, Lehrmann, Luttman, Bethmann, Heitmann

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Where is the Lettmann family from?

You can see how Lettmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lettmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Lettmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Lettmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Lettmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lettmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lettmann. 60% of Lettmann men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Lettmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettmann 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Lettmann. 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 96 military records available for the last name Lettmann. For the veterans among your Lettmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Lettmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Lettmann in 1962 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

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