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Lattuca Family History

Lattuca Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of lettuces from Sicilian lattuca ‘lettuce’.

It corresponds to the Italian lattuga and has its roots in Latin lactuca.

This name signifies a direct connection to the cultivation and sale of this leafy vegetable.

Such metonymic names are common in occupational surnames, reflecting the trade or profession of individuals.

Overall, the name encapsulates an important aspect of Sicilian agricultural culture.

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


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Where is the Lattuca family from?

You can see how Lattuca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lattuca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lattuca families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Lattuca's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lattuca families in 1920.
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What did your Lattuca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lattuca. 34% of Lattuca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lattuca women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Pressman
    14%
  • Laborer Cardroom
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Lattuca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Lattuca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lattuca 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Lattuca. 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 120 military records available for the last name Lattuca. For the veterans among your Lattuca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lattuca lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Lattuca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lattuca in 1958 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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