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Laechner Family History

Laechner Surname 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: Lechner, Lachner, Taschner, Lahner, Lachney, Rechner, Lehner, Lackner

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Where is the Laechner family from?

You can see how Laechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laechner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Laechner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Laechner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Laechner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Laechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laechner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Laechner. 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 6 military records available for the last name Laechner. For the veterans among your Laechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laechner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laechner 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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