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Lachall Family History

Lachall Name 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: Mayhall, Lachat, Schall, Machala, Chall, Lawall, Mackall, Rachal

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Where is the Lachall family from?

You can see how Lachall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lachall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Lachall families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lachall's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lachall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lachall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lachall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Lachall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Lachall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Lachall. For the veterans among your Lachall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Lachall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Lachall in 1970 was 77, and 95 in 1998.

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