Laich Family History

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Laich Name Meaning

South German: topographic name from lai, a secondary form of Old High German loh, Middle High German loch ‘leafy woodland’, ‘former wooded area’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Larch, Lasch, Blaich, Masch, Pach, Latch, Licht, Lach, Karch, Rauch

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Laich Family Origin

Where is the Laich family from?

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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 the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Laich families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Laich's in the UK. London had the highest population of Laich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Laich Family Occupations

What did your Laich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Laich. 34% of Laich men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 34% of Laich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laich were Retired Shipping Agent and Ladies Hairdresser

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Private Chauffer
    34%
  • Retired Shipping Agent
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Civil Servant
    17%
  • Domestic
    17%
  • Ladies Hairdresser
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laich Historical Records

What Laich family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Laich Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Laich

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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