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Latchaw Family History

Latchaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Latscha: unexplained. Compare Latshaw.

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


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Where is the Latchaw family from?

You can see how Latchaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latchaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latchaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Latchaw families living in Glamorgan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Latchaw's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Latchaw families in 1891.
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What did your Latchaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Latchaw. 84% of Latchaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Latchaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latchaw 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Latchaw. 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 370 military records available for the last name Latchaw. For the veterans among your Latchaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latchaw lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Latchaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Latchaw in 1947 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latchaw 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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