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Latanza Family History

Latanza 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: Lanza, Platania, Lamanna, Lagana, Catania, Leanza, Laterza, Latina

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Where is the Latanza family from?

You can see how Latanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latanza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Latanza families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Latanza families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Latanza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Latanza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latanza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latanza ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Latanza ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Latanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latanza 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Latanza. 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 6 military records available for the last name Latanza. For the veterans among your Latanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latanza lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Latanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Latanza in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 1998.

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