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Laich Family History

Laich Name 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


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

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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 1911 there were 5 Laich families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Laich's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Laich families in 1911.
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.

What did your Laich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laich. 30% of Laich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Laich women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laich were Laborer In Yard and Servant. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Crane Operator
    13%
  • Laborer In Yard
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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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 Canada, 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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