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Latchaw Family History

Latchaw Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Latscha: unexplained. Compare Latshaw .

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


Similar surnames: Latshaw, Latsha, Larch, Lach, Machak, Marchal, Matthew, Mathew

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Where is the Latchaw family from?

You can see how Latchaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latchaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latchaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Latchaw families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Latchaw's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Latchaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latchaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latchaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latchaw. 17% of Latchaw men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Latchaw women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latchaw were Auto Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Auto Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Latchaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latchaw 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Latchaw. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 370 military records available for the last name Latchaw. For the veterans among your Latchaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latchaw lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Latchaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Latchaw in 1947 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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