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Lethlean Family History

Lethlean 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: Eshleman, Methven, Blethen, Mehlman, Dethlefs, Behlen, Luthman

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Where is the Lethlean family from?

You can see how Lethlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lethlean family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lethlean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Lethlean families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lethlean's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lethlean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lethlean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lethlean ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lethlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lethlean 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Lethlean. 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 45 military records available for the last name Lethlean. For the veterans among your Lethlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lethlean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lethlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Lethlean in 1963 was 83, and 80 in 2004.

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