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Lathrope Family History

Lathrope Name Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Laythorpe .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lathrop, Lothrop, Lathrom, Larose, Patrone, Balthrop, Strope, Mathre

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Where is the Lathrope family from?

You can see how Lathrope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathrope family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathrope families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Lathrope families living in Vermont. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lathrope's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Lathrope families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathrope surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lathrope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lathrope. 18% of Lathrope men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Lathrope women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathrope were Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Nurseryman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Lathrope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathrope 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Lathrope. 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 408 military records available for the last name Lathrope. For the veterans among your Lathrope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathrope lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Lathrope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lathrope in 1957 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

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