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Lachin Family History

Lachin 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: Machin, Lavin, Lach, Chin, Lakin, Larkin, Machi, Lachman, Landin

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Where is the Lachin family from?

You can see how Lachin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lachin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Lachin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lachin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lachin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lachin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lachin. 100% of Lachin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lachin women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Lachin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Lachin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachin 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Lachin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Lachin. For the veterans among your Lachin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lachin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lachin in 1959 was 67, and 53 in 2003.

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