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Latawiec Family History

Latawiec Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from an agent noun derivative of latać ‘to fly’ (metaforically also ‘to run to move quickly’).

Alternatively a nickname from latawiec ‘kite’.

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


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Where is the Latawiec family from?

You can see how Latawiec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latawiec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Latawiec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Latawiec family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Latawiec's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Latawiec families in 1911.
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What did your Latawiec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Latawiec. 82% of Latawiec men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    82%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Latawiec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latawiec 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Latawiec. 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 161 military records available for the last name Latawiec. For the veterans among your Latawiec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latawiec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Latawiec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Latawiec in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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