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Latze Family History

Latze 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: Latz, Lathe, Latzke, Lutze, Lotze, Maze, Lage, Platz, Lane, Pate

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Where is the Latze family from?

You can see how Latze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Latze families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Latze families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Latze's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Latze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Latze. 100% of Latze men worked as an Electrician. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Latze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latze 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Latze. 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 25 military records available for the last name Latze. For the veterans among your Latze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latze lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Latze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Latze in 1966 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

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