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Laich Family History

Laich Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from lai a secondary form of Old High German lōh

Middle High German lōch ‘leafy woodland former wooded area’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Laich family from?

You can see how Laich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Laich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Laich families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Laich families in 1891.
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What did your Laich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Laich. 100% of Laich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laich 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Laich. 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 414 military records available for the last name Laich. For the veterans among your Laich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Laich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laich in 1965 was 63, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laich 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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