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Lachay Family History

Lachay 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: Lachat, Bachar, Lach, Lacy, Latham, Lachman, Lapham, Machak, Macha

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Where is the Lachay family from?

You can see how Lachay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachay family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Lachay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lachay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Lachay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Lachay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lachay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Lachay. For the veterans among your Lachay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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