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Laten Family History

Laten 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: Laden, Luten, Laton, Laven, Latin, Baten, Flaten, Later, Aten, Katen

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Where is the Laten family from?

You can see how Laten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Laten families living in Indiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Laten's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Laten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laten 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 Laten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laten. 32% of Laten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Laten women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Laten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Laten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laten 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Laten. 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 410 military records available for the last name Laten. For the veterans among your Laten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laten lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Laten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Laten in 1961 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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