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Lacter Family History

Lacter 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: Latter, Laster, Larter, Lauter, Lacer, Lacher, Later, Lanter, Lawter

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Where is the Lacter family from?

You can see how Lacter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Lacter family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lacter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacter 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 Lacter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacter. 50% of Lacter men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Buyer
    50%

What Lacter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Lacter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacter 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Lacter. 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 Lacter. For the veterans among your Lacter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacter lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Lacter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lacter in 1969 was 58, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacter 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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