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Leth Name Meaning

Danish: nickname from læt ‘light (in weight)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Letz, Leja, Len, Lepp, Kloth, Leyh, Leath, Lueth, Leeth, Lett

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Where is the Leth family from?

You can see how Leth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Leth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Leth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Leth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Leth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leth. 39% of Leth men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Leth women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Leth were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    36%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Sewer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Leth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Leth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Leth. For the veterans among your Leth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Leth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Leth in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2004.

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