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Latendresse Name Meaning

French Canadian: soldier's name from French la tendresse ‘(the) tenderness’.

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


Similar surnames: Lajeunesse, Letendre, Latessa, Legendre, Lapeyrouse, Labrosse

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Where is the Latendresse family from?

You can see how Latendresse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latendresse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Latendresse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 228 Latendresse families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Latendresse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Latendresse families in 1911.
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What did your Latendresse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Employee were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Latendresse. 25% of Latendresse men worked as a Cultivateur and 28% of Latendresse women worked as an Employee. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latendresse were Commis and Religieuse. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    10%
  • Commis
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employee
    28%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Servante
    19%
  • Religieuse
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Latendresse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latendresse 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Latendresse. 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 439 military records available for the last name Latendresse. For the veterans among your Latendresse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latendresse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Latendresse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Latendresse in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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