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Lathan Family History

Lathan Surname Meaning

English (mainly northeastern counties): variant of Latham.

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


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Where is the Lathan family from?

You can see how Lathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Lathan families living in Durham. This was about 16% of all the recorded Lathan's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Lathan families in 1891.
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What did your Lathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lathan. 25% of Lathan men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Lathan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathan were Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker)
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lathan. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lathan. For the veterans among your Lathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lathan in 1942 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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