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Latray Family History

Latray Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Latreille .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Garay, Latham, Lary, Laura, Laroy, Lata, Lastra, Ratay, Rattray

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Where is the Latray family from?

You can see how Latray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latray family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Latray families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Latray families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Latray's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Latray families in 1880.
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What did your Latray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latray. 47% of Latray men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Latray women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Chef
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Latray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latray 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Latray. 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 140 military records available for the last name Latray. For the veterans among your Latray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latray lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Latray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Latray in 1964 was 74, and 41 in 2004.

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