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Lathem Family History

Lathem Surname Meaning

English: variant of Latham.

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


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Where is the Lathem family from?

You can see how Lathem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Lathem families living in Somerset. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lathem's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Lathem families in 1891.
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What did your Lathem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lathem. 100% of Lathem 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lathem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathem 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Lathem. 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 636 military records available for the last name Lathem. For the veterans among your Lathem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lathem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lathem in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lathem 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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