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Lathrem Family History

Lathrem 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: Lathem, Lathrom, Latham, Mathre, Lathrop, Lather, Sathre, Lathe

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Where is the Lathrem family from?

You can see how Lathrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathrem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lathrem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lathrem families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Lathrem's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Lathrem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lathrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lathrem. 50% of Lathrem men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Lathrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathrem 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Lathrem. 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 52 military records available for the last name Lathrem. For the veterans among your Lathrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathrem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Lathrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Lathrem in 1963 was 66, and 52 in 2003.

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