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Lathon Family History

Lathon Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Lathan.

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


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Where is the Lathon family from?

You can see how Lathon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lathon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lathon families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Lathon's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lathon families in 1911.
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What did your Lathon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lathon. 32% of Lathon men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Lathon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathon were Salesman and 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Helper
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lathon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathon 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Lathon. 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 187 military records available for the last name Lathon. For the veterans among your Lathon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathon lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lathon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Lathon in 1943 was 21, and 80 in 2004.

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