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Lathrum Family History

Lathrum Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lathrom, Latham, Lathrop, Landrum, Labrum, Lathem, Thum, Narum

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Where is the Lathrum family from?

You can see how Lathrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathrum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Lathrum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lathrum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lathrum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathrum 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 Lathrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lathrum. 58% of Lathrum men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Lathrum women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathrum were Farm and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Lathrum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lathrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathrum 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Lathrum. 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 207 military records available for the last name Lathrum. For the veterans among your Lathrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathrum lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Lathrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Lathrum in 1961 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lathrum 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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