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Lachow Family History

Lachow 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: Zachow, Rachow, Vlachos, Macho, Lach, Cahow, Lachat, Luckow, Chow

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Where is the Lachow family from?

You can see how Lachow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lachow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Lachow families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Lachow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lachow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lachow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lachow. 27% of Lachow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lachow women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Junk Dealer
    11%
  • Attendant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lachow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 724 census records available for the last name Lachow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachow 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Lachow. 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 187 military records available for the last name Lachow. For the veterans among your Lachow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Lachow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lachow in 1965 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lachow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lachow 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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