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Letsey Family History

Letsey 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: Litsey, Leisey, Kelsey, Leiser, Letsch, Leser, Lesser, Lesky, Lipsey

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Where is the Letsey family from?

You can see how Letsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Letsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Letsey families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Letsey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Letsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Letsey. 100% of Letsey 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 125 census records available for the last name Letsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Letsey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Letsey. For the veterans among your Letsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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