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Lattner Family History

Lattner Name Meaning

English: variant of Latimer . German: occupational name for a carpenter who prepared or used laths or slats from Middle High German latte ‘slat lath’ + -n (plural suffix) + the agent suffix -er.

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


Similar surnames: Plattner, Blattner, Latner, Latter, Matter, Suttner, Sattler, Lather

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Where is the Lattner family from?

You can see how Lattner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lattner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lattner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Lattner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Lattner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lattner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lattner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lattner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lattner. 29% of Lattner men worked as a Salesman and 40% of Lattner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lattner were Proprietor and Houseworker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Houseworker
    30%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lattner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lattner 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Lattner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 938 military records available for the last name Lattner. For the veterans among your Lattner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lattner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lattner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lattner in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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