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Latis Family History

Latis 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: Matis, Laris, Lais, Latif, Lavis, Latin, Lantis, Latus, Latos, Oatis

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Where is the Latis family from?

You can see how Latis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Latis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Latis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Latis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Latis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Latis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Latis. For the veterans among your Latis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latis lifespan?

Average Latis life expectancy in 1973 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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