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Latting Family History

Latting Surname Meaning

Possibly a hypercorrected spelling of Lattin.

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


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Where is the Latting family from?

You can see how Latting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latting families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Latting family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Latting's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Latting families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Latting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latting. 25% of Latting men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Latting women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latting were Attorney and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm
    13%
  • Attorney
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

What Latting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Latting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latting 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Latting. 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 282 military records available for the last name Latting. For the veterans among your Latting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latting lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Latting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Latting in 1962 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latting 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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