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Lathers Family History

Lathers Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Leathers.

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


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Where is the Lathers family from?

You can see how Lathers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Lathers families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lathers's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Lathers families in 1891.
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What did your Lathers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lathers. 100% of Lathers 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Lathers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathers 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Lathers. 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 466 military records available for the last name Lathers. For the veterans among your Lathers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Lathers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Lathers in 1959 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lathers 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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