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Latcham Family History

Latcham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Latcham in Wedmore (Somerset) which probably derives its name from Old English læcc ‘bog’ + hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Latcham family from?

You can see how Latcham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latcham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Latcham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Latcham families living in Somerset. This was about 43% of all the recorded Latcham's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Latcham families in 1891.
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What did your Latcham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Latcham. 64% of Latcham men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 78% of Latcham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latcham were Miner Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    64%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Miner Retired
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Latcham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Latcham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latcham 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Latcham. 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 288 military records available for the last name Latcham. For the veterans among your Latcham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latcham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Latcham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Latcham in 1962 was 69, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latcham 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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