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Lahitte Family History

Lahitte Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lafitte, Laffitte, Lamotte, White, Leavitt, Laine, Matte, Little

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Where is the Lahitte family from?

You can see how Lahitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahitte family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lahitte families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Lahitte family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Lahitte's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Lahitte families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahitte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Lahitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahitte 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Lahitte. 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 6 military records available for the last name Lahitte. For the veterans among your Lahitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahitte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Lahitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lahitte in 1965 was 79, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lahitte ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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