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Lettow Name Meaning

German: variant of Lettau .

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


Similar surnames: Petrow, Lettau, Lutton, Jett, Kettel, Lefton, Lett, Setton, Lytton

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Where is the Lettow family from?

You can see how Lettow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lettow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lettow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Lettow family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Lettow's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Lettow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lettow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lettow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lettow. 20% of Lettow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lettow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lettow were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lettow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lettow 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Lettow. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Lettow. For the veterans among your Lettow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lettow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Lettow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lettow in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 2001.

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