Origins of the Letcher surname
About the Letchers
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Interesting facts about Letcher
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Letcher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1596.
Who were Letchers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Letchers.
What are the most common Letcher first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Letchers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Letchers in 1921
Dressmaker
18
Housekeeper
15
Living On Own Means
10
At Home
8
Dress Maker
8
Common male occupations for Letchers in 1921
Tin Miner
41
Blacksmith
22
Copper Miner
17
Miner
16
Carpenter
11
