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Lacha Family History

Lacha Surname 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: Lach, Lachat, Macha, Bacha, Sacha, Pacha, Wacha, Vacha, Laska, Bach

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Where is the Lacha family from?

You can see how Lacha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lacha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Lacha families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lacha's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Lacha families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lacha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lacha. 34% of Lacha men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Lacha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Lacha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacha 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Lacha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Lacha. For the veterans among your Lacha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacha lifespan?

Average Lacha life expectancy in 1980 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lacha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lacha 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.

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