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Latner Family History

Latner Surname Meaning

English: occupational name for a worker in or maker of latten or brass from Middle English latoun ‘brass’ (Old French laton).

This name may sometimes have been confused with Latimer.

Altered form of German Lattner or Lettner.

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


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Where is the Latner family from?

You can see how Latner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Latner families living in Quebec. This was about 32% of all the recorded Latner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Latner families in 1911.
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What did your Latner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latner. 32% of Latner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Latner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latner were Manager and Secretary.

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Latner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latner 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 645 immigration records available for the last name Latner. 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 492 military records available for the last name Latner. For the veterans among your Latner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Latner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Latner in 1957 was 33, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latner 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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