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Laites Family History

Laites Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lites, Waites, Gates, Laine, Leite, Raines, Hailes, Latter, Gaines

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Where is the Laites family from?

You can see how Laites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laites family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Laites family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Laites's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laites families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laites. 100% of Laites women worked as a Sales Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Laites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laites 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Laites. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Laites. For the veterans among your Laites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laites lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Laites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Laites in 1968 was 90, and 86 in 2002.

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