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Lathom Family History

Lathom Surname Meaning

see Latham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lathom family from?

You can see how Lathom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 222 Lathom families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lathom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Lathom families in 1891.
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What did your Lathom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lathom. 78% of Lathom 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
    78%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • House Duties
    8%
  • House Keeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lathom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathom 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Lathom. 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 257 military records available for the last name Lathom. For the veterans among your Lathom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Lathom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lathom in 1961 was 58, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lathom 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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