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Latus Family History

Latus Surname Meaning

Polish (Latuś): from a derivative of lato ‘summer’ (see Lato). English: nickname from Middle English latewys apparently a compound of late + wise ‘lately wise’ or ‘belatedly wise; wise after the event’.

The surname has been shortened to Latus and through folk etymology re-interpreted as Lat(e)house. It may also have been confused with Letts.

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


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Where is the Latus family from?

You can see how Latus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Latus families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Latus's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Latus families in 1891.
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What did your Latus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Latus. 43% of Latus men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Latus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latus were Fish Worker Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Dock Labourer
    29%
  • Fish Worker Heavy Work
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Latus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latus 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Latus. 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 Latus. For the veterans among your Latus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Latus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Latus in 1954 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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