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Latas Family History

Latas 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: Matas, Ladas, Laas, Lata, Lamas, Latus, Latos, Hata, Lazar, Gates

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Where is the Latas family from?

You can see how Latas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Latas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Latas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Latas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Latas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Latas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latas. 39% of Latas men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Latas women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latas were Printing and Waitress. .

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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
    39%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Die Caster
    12%
  • Printing
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Latas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latas 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Latas. 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 202 military records available for the last name Latas. For the veterans among your Latas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Latas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Latas in 1963 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

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