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Origins of the Letchworth surname

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About the Letchworths

We have a total number of 301 records for people with the last name Letchworth.

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Where do most Letchworths live?

In 1921, most Letchworths lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Letchworths

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 154 records for the Letchworth surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Letchworths most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Letchworths.

What are the most common Letchworth first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Letchworths

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Letchworths in 1921
Scholar At Home

6

Living On Own Means

5

House Proprietor Daughter

4

Private Means

3

Stone Engineer Self Made Farms Employing 74 Acr###

3

Common Male occupations for Letchworths in 1921
General Farmers

6

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

5

Farm Hands

4

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

4

Solicitor

3

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