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Lathe Family History

Lathe Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Leath.

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


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Where is the Lathe family from?

You can see how Lathe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 62 Lathe families living in Staffordshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Lathe's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Lathe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathe 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 Lathe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Tube Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lathe. 100% of Lathe men worked as a Steel Tube Labourer and 100% of Lathe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Tube Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Lathe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lathe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathe 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Lathe. 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 719 military records available for the last name Lathe. For the veterans among your Lathe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lathe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lathe in 1956 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lathe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lathe 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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