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Latane Family History

Latane 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: Patane, Lane, Laine, Laban, Ladage, Lapan, Lafave, Yamane, Lalani

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Where is the Latane family from?

You can see how Latane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Latane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Latane families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Latane's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Latane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Latane. 43% of Latane men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Poultryman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Latane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latane 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Latane. 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 134 military records available for the last name Latane. For the veterans among your Latane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Latane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Latane in 1964 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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