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Latka Family History

Latka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname derived from lato ‘summer’ (see Lato) or from latać ‘to flutter’.

Polish (Łatka): nickname from łatka a diminutive of łata ‘patch’.

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


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Where is the Latka family from?

You can see how Latka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Latka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Latka family living in Manitoba. This was about 33% of all the recorded Latka's in Canada. Manitoba and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Latka families in 1911.
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What did your Latka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Latka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latka 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Latka. 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 700 military records available for the last name Latka. For the veterans among your Latka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Latka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Latka in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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