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Lattimer Family History

Lattimer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Latimer.

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


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Where is the Lattimer family from?

You can see how Lattimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lattimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lattimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 97 Lattimer families living in Cumberland. This was about 28% of all the recorded Lattimer's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Lattimer families in 1891.
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What did your Lattimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lattimer. 45% of Lattimer men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Lattimer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lattimer were Joiner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Joiner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lattimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lattimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lattimer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lattimer. For the veterans among your Lattimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lattimer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lattimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lattimer in 1944 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lattimer 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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