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Latka Family History

Latka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname derived from lato ‘summer’ (see Lato ) or from latać ‘to flutter’. Polish (Łatka): nickname from łatka a diminutive of łata ‘patch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lata, Laska, Latus, Latos, Lapka, Tarka, Kalka, Tata, Rutka, Platko

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Where is the Latka family from?

You can see how Latka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Latka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Latka families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Latka's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Latka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latka. 37% of Latka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Latka women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latka were Farmer and Punch Press. .

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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
    37%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Saw Operator
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Punch Press
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Latka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latka 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Latka. 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 700 military records available for the last name Latka. For the veterans among your Latka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Latka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Latka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Latka in 1958 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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