La Morte Family History

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La Morte Name Meaning

Italian: nickname literally meaning ‘death’, perhaps a nickname acquired by someone who had played the part of the personified figure of Death in a pageant or play, or for someone with a gloomy disposition.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: La Forte, La Monte, Lo Conte, La Monda, La Sorsa, Laporta, Laporte

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La Morte Family Origin

Where is the La Morte family from?

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You can see how La Morte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The La Morte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 La Morte families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded La Morte's in the USA. New York had the highest population of La Morte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the La Morte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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La Morte Family Occupations

What did your La Morte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Candy Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named La Morte. 8% of La Morte men worked as a Laborer and 12% of La Morte women worked as a Candy Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named La Morte were Bartender and Waitress

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Barber
    5%
  • Bartender
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Candy Maker
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Polisher
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

La Morte Historical Records

What La Morte family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 349 census records available for the last name La Morte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Morte census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 446 immigration records available for the last name La Morte. 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 Card

There are 85 military records available for the last name La Morte. For the veterans among your La Morte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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La Morte Life Expectancy

What is the average La Morte lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, La Morte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for La Morte in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for La Morte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your La Morte 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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