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Loach Name Meaning

English: nickname from the fish Middle English loche ‘loach’ (Old French loche).

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


Similar surnames: Leach, Roach, Leath, Louch, Couch, Peach, Loch, Reach, Beach, Horch

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Where is the Loach family from?

You can see how Loach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Loach families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Loach families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Loach's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Loach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Loach. 100% of Loach men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Loach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loach 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 Loach. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Loach. For the veterans among your Loach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Loach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Loach in 1957 was 37, and 64 in 2004.

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