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Lathouwers Family History

Lathouwers 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: Lathers, Latour, Towers, Flathers, Gathers, Stowers, Showers, Lather

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathouwers 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 Lathouwers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lathouwers. 100% of Lathouwers men worked as a Janitor. .

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Lathouwers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathouwers 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Lathouwers. 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 20 military records available for the last name Lathouwers. For the veterans among your Lathouwers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathouwers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Lathouwers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Lathouwers in 1963 was 85, and 81 in 1997.

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