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Laatsch Family History

Laatsch Surname Meaning

North German: regional nickname for a person with a slouching gait then for a limp listless person from the adjective latsch with the above meaning (see Lasch).

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


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Where is the Laatsch family from?

You can see how Laatsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laatsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laatsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Laatsch family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Laatsch's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Laatsch families in 1911.
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What did your Laatsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Laatsch. 100% of Laatsch men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Laatsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laatsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laatsch 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Laatsch. 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 326 military records available for the last name Laatsch. For the veterans among your Laatsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laatsch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laatsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Laatsch in 1956 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laatsch 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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