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Lahe Family History

Lahe 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: Lage, Lane, Lake, Lade, Lare, Lace, Lahr, Lahm, Lape, Lame

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Where is the Lahe family from?

You can see how Lahe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lahe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lahe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lahe family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Lahe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Lahe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lahe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lahe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lahe. 25% of Lahe men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Lahe women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lahe were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lahe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lahe 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Lahe. 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 342 military records available for the last name Lahe. For the veterans among your Lahe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lahe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lahe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Lahe in 1967 was 71, and 65 in 2003.

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