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Origins of the Letters surname

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About the Letterses

We have a total number of 778 records for people with the last name Letters.

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Where do most Letterses live?

In 1921, most Letterses lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Letterses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 430 records for the Letters surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Letterses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Letterses.

What are the most common Letters first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Letterses

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

Common Female occupations for Letterses in 1921
Dressmaker

3

Catton Winder

2

Pawn Broker

2

Actress

1

Annuitant

1

Common Male occupations for Letterses in 1921
General Labourer

5

Hawker

5

Mason

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

Clerk

2

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