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Latzke Family History

Latzke Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Latz

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


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Where is the Latzke family from?

You can see how Latzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Latzke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Latzke families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Latzke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Latzke families in 1880.
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What did your Latzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latzke. 54% of Latzke men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Latzke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latzke were Farm Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Latzke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Latzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latzke 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Latzke. 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 296 military records available for the last name Latzke. For the veterans among your Latzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latzke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Latzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Latzke in 1959 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latzke 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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