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Lattig Family History

Lattig 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: Littig, Lattin, Attig, Latting, Latter, Natvig, Sittig, Lustig, Lahti

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Where is the Lattig family from?

You can see how Lattig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lattig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Lattig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lattig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lattig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lattig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lattig 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 Lattig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lattig. 50% of Lattig men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lattig women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Lattig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Lattig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lattig 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Lattig. 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 284 military records available for the last name Lattig. For the veterans among your Lattig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lattig lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Lattig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lattig in 1950 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lattig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lattig 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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