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Lauchner Family History

Lauchner 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: Lachner, Laughner, Buchner, Taucher, Auchter, Laughter, Taschner

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Where is the Lauchner family from?

You can see how Lauchner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauchner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lauchner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Lauchner families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lauchner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Lauchner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lauchner 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 Lauchner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lauchner. 39% of Lauchner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Lauchner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lauchner were Clerk and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Lauchner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lauchner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauchner 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Lauchner. 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 244 military records available for the last name Lauchner. For the veterans among your Lauchner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauchner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lauchner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lauchner in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauchner 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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