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Latt Family History

Latt Surname Meaning

German: ethnic name for a Latvian. German: possibly also a nickname for a tall thin man from Middle High German late ‘slat’.

Swedish (Lätt): soldier's name from lätt an adjective meaning ‘light’ or an adverb meaning ‘easy’.

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): from German Latte ‘slat’ one of surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks.

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


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You can see how Latt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Latt families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Latt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Latt families in 1891.
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What did your Latt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Latt. 100% of Latt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Latt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Latt. For the veterans among your Latt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Latt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Latt in 1942 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latt 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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