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Lachert Family History

Lachert 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: Lacher, Bachert, Lambert, Bacher, Ackert, Blacher, Lachat, Dechert

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Where is the Lachert family from?

You can see how Lachert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lachert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Lachert families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 3 Lachert families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lachert's in USA. California had the highest population of Lachert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lachert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lachert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lachert. 100% of Lachert 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Lachert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lachert 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Lachert. 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 29 military records available for the last name Lachert. For the veterans among your Lachert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lachert lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Lachert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lachert in 1968 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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