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Lachica Family History

Lachica Surname Meaning

Spanish (southern; also La Chica): from la chica feminine form of el chico ‘the small one’ probably used as a nickname (see Chica).

Probably also a habitational name from a place called with la chica (see 1 above) such as Gabia la Chica in Granada.

The surname Lachica is most common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Lachica family from?

You can see how Lachica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachica family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lachica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lachica families living in Hawaii. This was about 23% of all the recorded Lachica's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Lachica families in 1920.
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What did your Lachica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lachica. 56% of Lachica men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lachica women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    56%
  • Seaman
    23%
  • Cowpuncher
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Lachica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Lachica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachica 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Lachica. 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 106 military records available for the last name Lachica. For the veterans among your Lachica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachica lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Lachica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lachica in 1956 was 32, and 84 in 2004.

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