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Lattrell Family History

Lattrell 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: Luttrell, Latterell, Littrell, Bottrell, Cantrell, Cottrell, Gatrell

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Where is the Lattrell family from?

You can see how Lattrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lattrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lattrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Lattrell families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Lattrell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lattrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lattrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lattrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lattrell. 48% of Lattrell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lattrell women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lattrell were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Lattrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lattrell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Lattrell. 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 137 military records available for the last name Lattrell. For the veterans among your Lattrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lattrell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lattrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Lattrell in 1963 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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