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Lathwell Family History

Lathwell Surname Meaning

unexplained. If the -w- is original then from an unidentified place-name perhaps the obscure Ladywell or Leadwell in Turvey (Beds).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Lathwell family from?

You can see how Lathwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lathwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Lathwell families living in Alberta. This was about 46% of all the recorded Lathwell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Lathwell families in 1911.
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What did your Lathwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Lathwell. 34% of Lathwell men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Lathwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathwell were Carpenter Joiner and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpenter Joiner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Milliner
    4%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Lathwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Lathwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathwell 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Lathwell. 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 Lathwell. For the veterans among your Lathwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lathwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lathwell in 1964 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lathwell 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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