Latson Family History

Latson Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Letson.

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

Similar surnames: Hanson, Anson, Ranson, Ramson, Watson, Faison, Layson, Litton, Nation, Dutson

23,000 record(s) for Latson

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
855	Military Records
446	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
9K	Member Trees

Where is the Latson family from?

You can see how Latson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Latson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Latson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Latson families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Latson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Latson families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Latson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Latson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Latson. 42% of Latson men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Latson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Latson were Salesman and Cook.

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

42%

Farmer

16%

Farm laborer

6%

Salesman

6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

27%

Laundress

13%

Laborer

13%

Cook

10%

What Latson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5K census records available for the last name Latson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Latson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 446 immigration records available for the last name Latson. 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.

Military Records

There are 855 military records available for the last name Latson. For the veterans among your Latson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Latson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Latson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Latson in 1955 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Latson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.