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Loach Family History

Loach Surname Meaning

English: nickname from the fish Middle English loche ‘loach’ (Old French loche).

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


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Where is the Loach family from?

You can see how Loach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Loach families living in Warwickshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Loach's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Loach families in 1891.
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What did your Loach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Loach. 19% of Loach men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Loach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Loach were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Iron Moulder
    15%
  • Gardener
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Loach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Loach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Loach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Loach. For the veterans among your Loach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Loach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loach in 1957 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Loach 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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