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Origins of the Lathan surname

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About the Lathans

We have a total number of 2669 records for people with the last name Lathan.

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Where do most Lathans live?

In 1921, most Lathans lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Lathans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,280 records for the Lathan surname. The oldest one dates back to 1885.

Who were Lathans most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Lathan first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Lathans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Lathans in 1921
Shipwright

16

Blacksmith

6

At Home

5

Charwoman

5

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Lathans in 1921
Shipwright

33

Coal Miner

15

Farm Hands

13

Blacksmith

11

Agricultural Labourer

8

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