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Laterza Family History

Laterza Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place in Taranto province named Laterza.

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


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Where is the Laterza family from?

You can see how Laterza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laterza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Laterza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Laterza families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Laterza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Laterza families in 1920.
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What did your Laterza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laterza. 18% of Laterza men worked as a Truck Driver and 30% of Laterza women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laterza were Merchant and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Merchant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    30%
  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    20%

What Laterza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Laterza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laterza 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Laterza. 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 374 military records available for the last name Laterza. For the veterans among your Laterza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laterza lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Laterza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Laterza in 1951 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laterza 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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