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Lachney Family History

Lachney Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Lachenay: variant of Chenay (see Cheney) with fused feminine definite article la.

The surname Lachenay is very rare in France. Its altered form is found mainly in LA.

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


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Where is the Lachney family from?

You can see how Lachney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lachney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Lachney families living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lachney's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Lachney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachney 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 Lachney ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Day Laborer
    13%

What Lachney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 803 census records available for the last name Lachney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachney 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Lachney. 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 451 military records available for the last name Lachney. For the veterans among your Lachney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachney lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lachney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lachney in 1942 was 37, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lachney 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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