Lachner Family History

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Lachner Name Meaning

occupational name for a physician, Middle High German lachenære ‘healer’ (see Leach 1). topographic name for someone who lived by a pond or lake, from Middle High German lache.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lacher, Lechner, Lahner, Lohner, Lichter, Lackner, Hahner, Ladner

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Lachner Family Origin

Where is the Lachner family from?

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You can see how Lachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lachner families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Lachner families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lachner's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Lachner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Lachner Family Occupations

What did your Lachner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Lachner. 14% of Lachner men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Lachner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lachner were Operator and Bookkeeper

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Lachner Historical Records

What Lachner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 886 immigration records available for the last name Lachner. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Lachner. For the veterans among your Lachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Lachner Life Expectancy

What is the average Lachner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lachner in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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