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Lattimer Name Meaning

English: variant of Latimer .

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


Similar surnames: Lattner, Lattimore, Latimer, Latimore, Lattin, Lausier, Lawther

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Where is the Lattimer family from?

You can see how Lattimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lattimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lattimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Lattimer families living in Connecticut. This was about 21% of all the recorded Lattimer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Lattimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lattimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lattimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lattimer. 22% of Lattimer men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Lattimer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lattimer were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lattimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lattimer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lattimer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lattimer. For the veterans among your Lattimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lattimer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Lattimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lattimer in 1944 was 28, and 74 in 2004.

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