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Laton Family History

Laton Surname Meaning

Polish (Latoń): nickname from a derivative of Lato ‘summer’.

Flemish: probably a habitational name from Latem St-Maria-Latem or St-Martens-Latem places in Belgium.

This surname is rare in Belgium.

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


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You can see how Laton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Laton families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Laton's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Laton families in 1911.
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What did your Laton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laton. 36% of Laton men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Laton women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laton were Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 596 immigration records available for the last name Laton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Laton. For the veterans among your Laton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Laton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Laton in 1950 was 44, and 93 in 2004.

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