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Latten Family History

Latten Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named near Ravensburg.

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


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Where is the Latten family from?

You can see how Latten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Latten families living in Norfolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Latten's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Latten families in 1891.
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What did your Latten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Latten. 78% of Latten 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%
  • Domestic
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Latten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latten 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Latten. 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 523 military records available for the last name Latten. For the veterans among your Latten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latten lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Latten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Latten in 1949 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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