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Letvak Family History

Letvak 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: Litvak, Litwak, Leva, Lesiak, Leiva, Lettau, Lesak, Levay, Levan

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Where is the Letvak family from?

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

What did your Letvak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Letvak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letvak 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Letvak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Letvak. For the veterans among your Letvak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letvak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Letvak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Letvak in 1971 was 87, and 91 in 1994.

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