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Latier Family History

Latier 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: Lanier, Latter, Latimer, Laier, Latner, Lavier, Lather, Later, Lazier

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Where is the Latier family from?

You can see how Latier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Latier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Latier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Latier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Latier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Latier. 60% of Latier men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker. .

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Latier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latier 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Latier. 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 115 military records available for the last name Latier. For the veterans among your Latier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Latier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Latier in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 2003.

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