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Early Origins of the Letto family

The surname Letto was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S.Cristoforo. Knitted goods and shawls are made. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Letto family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Letto research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1310, 1630 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Letto History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Letto Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Leto, Leti, Leuto, Letto, Alitto, Letta, Lette and many more.

Early Notables of the Letto family

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United States Letto migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Letto Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Bertha Letto, who settled in Iowa in 1896

Canada Letto migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Letto Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • John Letto, who settled in Ontario in 1871


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