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Laterre Family History

Laterre 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: Lapierre, Labarre, Laquerre, Laguerre, La Torre, Lamarre, Lavere

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Where is the Laterre family from?

You can see how Laterre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laterre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Laterre family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laterre's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Laterre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laterre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laterre ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Laterre ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Laterre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laterre 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Laterre. 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 13 military records available for the last name Laterre. For the veterans among your Laterre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laterre lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Laterre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Laterre in 1980 was 88, and 75 in 2000.

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