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Lataille Family History

Lataille Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Taillon a cognate of 2 below. French: habitational name from any of several places called La Taille or a topographic name from a derivative of the verb taillier ‘to cut’ with fused feminine definite article la denoting a wood where it is allowed to cut trees.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Lataille family from?

You can see how Lataille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lataille family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Lataille families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Lataille family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Lataille's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Lataille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lataille 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 Lataille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lataille. 29% of Lataille men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Lataille women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lataille were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Sewer
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lataille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lataille 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Lataille. 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 244 military records available for the last name Lataille. For the veterans among your Lataille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lataille lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lataille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lataille in 1953 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lataille 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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