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Lachine Family History

Lachine Name 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: Laine, Lachney, Racine, Machin, Lachner, Lapine, Lackie, Lachance

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Where is the Lachine family from?

You can see how Lachine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachine family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lachine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Lachine families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Lachine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lachine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lachine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lachine. 39% of Lachine men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
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What Lachine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Lachine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachine 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Lachine. 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 325 military records available for the last name Lachine. For the veterans among your Lachine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachine lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Lachine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Lachine in 1953 was 48, and 92 in 2003.

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