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Lachowicz Family History

Lachowicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Lach.

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


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Where is the Lachowicz family from?

You can see how Lachowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachowicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lachowicz families living in Michigan. This was about 15% of all the recorded Lachowicz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Lachowicz families in 1920.
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What did your Lachowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lachowicz. 20% of Lachowicz men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lachowicz women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lachowicz were Packer and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Packer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Lachowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Lachowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachowicz 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Lachowicz. 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 518 military records available for the last name Lachowicz. For the veterans among your Lachowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachowicz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Lachowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lachowicz in 1952 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lachowicz 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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