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Letho Family History

Letho 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: Leto, Leth, Lethco, Leo, Seth, Lech, Lehto, Leino, Lato, Petro

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Where is the Letho family from?

You can see how Letho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letho family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Letho families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Letho's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Letho families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letho surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letho ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Letho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letho 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Letho. 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 20 military records available for the last name Letho. For the veterans among your Letho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Letho lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Letho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Letho in 1969 was 69, and 84 in 1993.

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