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Lachnit Family History

Lachnit 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, Lachney, Lachner, Machnik, Lachut, Lach, Licht, Lacroix

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Where is the Lachnit family from?

You can see how Lachnit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachnit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lachnit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Lachnit family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lachnit's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Lachnit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachnit 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 Lachnit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lachnit. 50% of Lachnit men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Lachnit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Lachnit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachnit 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Lachnit. 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 258 military records available for the last name Lachnit. For the veterans among your Lachnit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachnit lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lachnit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Lachnit in 1953 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lachnit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lachnit 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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