Letzkus Family History

Letzkus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Petkus, Lutkus, Petrus, Letz, Vitkus, Lettau, Lenius, Litzau, Lutzker, Lietzke

3,000 record(s) for Letzkus

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
211	Military Records
160	Immigration Records
861	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Letzkus family from?

You can see how Letzkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Letzkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Letzkus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Letzkus families living in West Virginia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Letzkus's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Letzkus families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Letzkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Letzkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Letzkus. 23% of Letzkus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Letzkus women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Letzkus were Janitor and Saleswoman.

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

Laborer

23%

Manager

12%

Labor

12%

Janitor

12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Teacher

50%

Saleswoman

50%

What Letzkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 861 census records available for the last name Letzkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Letzkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 160 immigration records available for the last name Letzkus. 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.

Military Records

There are 211 military records available for the last name Letzkus. For the veterans among your Letzkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Letzkus lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Letzkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Letzkus in 1940 was 65, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Letzkus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.