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Laitin Family History

Laitin 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: Latin, Lattin, Martin, Litwin, Lavin, Satin, Layton, Lakin, Larkin

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Where is the Laitin family from?

You can see how Laitin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laitin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Laitin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Laitin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laitin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laitin 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 Laitin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laitin. 100% of Laitin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Laitin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Laitin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laitin 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Laitin. 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 Laitin. For the veterans among your Laitin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laitin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Laitin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Laitin in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laitin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laitin 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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