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Origins of the Latter surname

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About the Latters

We have a total number of 10559 records for people with the last name Latter.

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Where do most Latters live?

In 1921, most Latters lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Latters

How common is your surname?

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

We have 9,450 records for the Latter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Latters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Latters.

What are the most common Latter first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Latters

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

Common Female occupations for Latters in 1921
Dressmaker

51

Laundress

38

Cook Domestic

24

Living On Own Means

24

General Servant Domestic

23

Common Male occupations for Latters in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

106

Farm Labourer

66

General Labourer

53

Gardener

33

Carpenter

31

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