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Laita Family History

Laita 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: Maita, Lata, Laity, Latta, Aita, Hata, Laska, Taira, Landa, Last

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Where is the Laita family from?

You can see how Laita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laita family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Laita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Laita family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Laita's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Laita families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laita 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 192 census records available for the last name Laita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laita 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Laita. 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 27 military records available for the last name Laita. For the veterans among your Laita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laita lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Laita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Laita in 1968 was 81, and 94 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laita 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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