Lathbury Family History

Lathbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Lathbury in Buckinghamshire which probably derives its name from Old English lætt ‘lath beam’.

This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a location associated with lath beams.

The second part of the name, burg, means ‘fortress’, indicating a stronghold or defensive structure.

Combining these elements, Lathbury could denote a fortified place related to the construction materials of that time.

Overall, the etymology reflects the historical significance of the site in Buckinghamshire.

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

Similar surnames: Rathburn, Hanbury, Latour, Washburn, Asbury, Mathur, Ashburn, Waterbury, Banbury, Malsbury

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
462	Military Records
530	Immigration Records
4K	Census and Voter Lists
5K	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Lathbury family from?

You can see how Lathbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Lathbury families living in Staffordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Lathbury's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lathbury families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

View Census Data for Lathbury

What did your Lathbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lathbury. 34% of Lathbury men worked as a Postman and 83% of Lathbury women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathbury were Builders labourer and Unpaid domestic du.

View Census Data for Lathbury

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Postman

34%

machine tool fitter

34%

Builders labourer

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Private means

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic du

What Lathbury family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4K census records available for the last name Lathbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathbury census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Lathbury

Passenger List

There are 530 immigration records available for the last name Lathbury. 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.

View all Lathbury immigration records

Military Records

There are 462 military records available for the last name Lathbury. For the veterans among your Lathbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Lathbury military records

You've only scratched the surface of Lathbury family history

Discover More

What is the average Lathbury lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lathbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lathbury in 1964 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lathbury family tree

Explore Your Tree

Search for another surname

Lathbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Lathbury in Buckinghamshire which probably derives its name from Old English lætt ‘lath beam’.

This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a location associated with lath beams.

The second part of the name, burg, means ‘fortress’, indicating a stronghold or defensive structure.

Combining these elements, Lathbury could denote a fortified place related to the construction materials of that time.

Overall, the etymology reflects the historical significance of the site in Buckinghamshire.

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

Where is the Lathbury family from?

What did your Lathbury ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Postman

34%

machine tool fitter

34%

Builders labourer

34%

Unpaid domestic duties

83%

Private means

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic du

What Lathbury family records will you find?

What is the average Lathbury lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lathbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lathbury in 1964 was 80, and 60 in 2004.

Lathbury Family History

Lathbury Surname Meaning

19,000 record(s) for Lathbury

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Lathbury family from?

What did your Lathbury ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Lathbury family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lathbury family history

What is the average Lathbury lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lathbury family tree

Search for another surname

Lathbury Surname Meaning

19,000 record(s) for Lathbury

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Lathbury family from?

What did your Lathbury ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Lathbury family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Lathbury family history

What is the average Lathbury lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Lathbury family tree

Search for another surname