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Latina Name Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Latino .

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


Similar surnames: Latini, Latino, Martina, La Tona, Catino, Levina, Macina, Lagana

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Where is the Latina family from?

You can see how Latina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Latina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Latina families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Latina's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Latina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latina. 40% of Latina men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Latina women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latina were Clerk and Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Plasterer
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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What Latina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Latina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latina 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Latina. 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 278 military records available for the last name Latina. For the veterans among your Latina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Latina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Latina in 1963 was 86, and 57 in 2004.

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