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Lahde Family History

Lahde 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: Lande, Lade, Laude, Lehde, Lahue, Linde, Landa, Lander, Lage, Lane

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Where is the Lahde family from?

You can see how Lahde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahde family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Lahde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Lahde families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Lahde's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lahde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lahde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lahde. 67% of Lahde men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lahde women worked as a Laundress. .

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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
    67%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Lahde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahde 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Lahde. 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 170 military records available for the last name Lahde. For the veterans among your Lahde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Lahde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Lahde in 1963 was 85, and 55 in 2004.

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