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Latney Family History

Latney Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Latney family from?

You can see how Latney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Latney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Latney families living in Durham. This was about 70% of all the recorded Latney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Latney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Latney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latney. 47% of Latney men worked as a Laborer and 35% of Latney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latney were Chauffeur and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    35%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • House Work
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Latney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latney 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Latney. 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 208 military records available for the last name Latney. For the veterans among your Latney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latney lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Latney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Latney in 1953 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latney 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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