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Lathem Family History

Lathem Name Meaning

English: variant of Latham .

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


Similar surnames: Leathem, Lathe, Lather, Latham, Lathan, Withem, Leatham, Mathew

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Where is the Lathem family from?

You can see how Lathem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lathem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lathem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Lathem families living in North Carolina. This was about 41% of all the recorded Lathem's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Lathem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lathem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lathem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lathem. 42% of Lathem men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Lathem women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lathem were Salesman and Housekeeping. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housekeeping
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Lathem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lathem 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Lathem. 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 636 military records available for the last name Lathem. For the veterans among your Lathem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lathem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lathem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Lathem in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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